All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1910 item #1381356
Beautiful open salt, finely cut in diamond, fan and rib patterns. Probably made in Sweden c 1900 by Kosta or Reijmyre glassworks. Width "3/ 7.7 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1036282
Antique Persian Repousse Silver Salt Shaker, 19th C. Description: This is an beautiful repousse silver salt shaker, last quarter of 19th century, Qajar dynisty era, decorated extensively and delicately with repousse floral motif and birds...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #43932
Lovely sterling silver berry or casserole spoon in Towle's 1890 "Albany" pattern. Very Victorian in its styling, the decoration makes good use of delicate flowers, swirling foliage, and a beautifully double-scalloped and matte gilt bowl. The back is marked with Towle's hallmark.

Origin: America, circa 1890s. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, period monogram "H"(?). Size: 9-1/8" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #33752
Sterling silver cream or sauce ladle in Gorham/Durgin's popular 1910 "Fairfax" pattern. The reverse is marked with Durgin's hallmark. Very good weight.

Origin: America, circa 1910-30. Condition: excellent, period monogram "MC". Size: 4-7/8" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #1476310 (stock #mm598)
An exceptional sterling silver hand wrought cigar lighter from Shreve & Co. San Francisco. Heavy globe in organic silver base. Measures about 4 1/2" tall, 2 7/8" across and weighs about 415 grams. Shows a little wear and a couple of dings. Globe has silver mark differing from the Shreve signature on base. Finely hand hammered base possibly a custom piece. Great, rare example.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1289530 (stock #7098)
A large pair of European 19thC porcelain figural centerpiece swan bowls. Made as dining room table decorations with an open center for flowers, fruit, etc., these large and beautifully detailed swans are possible German in origin (both are unmarked). They measure 12-1/2" long and they stand 10" high; they are finely detailed and are in a simple white glaze. They weigh approximately 4 pounds / a bit under 2 kilograms each...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Lacquer : Pre 1900 item #544748
A very nice lacquered papier-mache tabletop box, the cover with colorful Chinoiserie scene. The decoration depicts a noble lady and gentlemen being entertained by a troop of magicians in their garden. While two of the magicians look on, the third is juggling four balls. This is a very whimsical design that makes this box really special. The hinged lid has a lock (alas, the key is long gone)...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1136373 (stock #G84)
This porcelain plate was produced in England by Doulton Burslem in the late 19th century. It is artist signed by W. Slater It has a diameter of 8 3/4 inches. The plate is made of fine, white bone china. The edges are scalloped and there is a pattern of hollowed out sections around the border of the plate. It is painted in the most delicate, exquisite art nouveau style. There are broad, multi-colored leaves and Queen Anne’s lace covering the plate...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1219150 (stock #MM-SAN)
Very rare and large French Silver plated Baroque Tripod Candelabrum. Relief cast with detailed shell designs, scrolling and 3 attached gilt holy figures. Elaborate as the Baroque style is and a rare specimen ! Condition good, silver plate somewhat worn off due to age and use, good weight. This is a very large floor candlestick creating a special atmosphere! Size: H. 28" x W. 8 3/4" at base (71 cm. x 22 cm.)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #424770
Global Ceramics
$160.00
A pair of Staffordhire copper lustre creamers or milk jugs / pitchers. Early Victorian Rococo revival shape and pretty decoration of vines against an orange background. Height: "4 3/4/12 cm. Condition: one with some crackling to the glaze (cf. pics).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #153208
Very rare sterling silver oyster ladle in Whiting's classic 1880 "Bead" pattern. The simplicity of the handle decoration is relieved by the ruffled edge of the bowl. It's simplicity enables the pattern to work with a wide range of other American Colonial-inspired patterns. The oyster ladle form is quite rare, as only the most complete silver services ever had such serving pieces. Hallmarked with Whiting's early hallmark and "Pat Appd For" (indicating an early date).

Origin: America, 1880...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1321795 (stock #TBD00199)
A white nunglazed porcelain bust of a young man on a blue and gilt socle with the name “VIALA†in gilt. With the beginning of the third Republic and the end of the possibility of the Monarchy returning, there was a revival of interest in the Revolution. Joseph Agricol Viala was a boy hero of 1793 with his name later inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe. On the back in a rectangle “Sevres†then “ER. 87. 1. (LV)â€. Socle with Sevres date in green 85 and Dore mark with 86...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1427237
Striking Victorian Whitby jet earrings with a floral design. Jet jewelry became popular after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 when the court went into official mourning. These striking earrings measure 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at their widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1700 item #1387050
The Vũng Tàu shipwreck is a shipwreck that was found in the South China Sea off the islands of Côn Đảo about 100 miles from Vũng Tàu, Vietnam in 1692. The wreck was of alorcha boat—a Chinese vessel with Portuguese influences that has been dated to about 1690. It was found by a fisherman who had picked up numerous pieces of porcelain from the wreck while fishing. Sverker Hallstrom identified the wreck and its cargo in 1990...
A thick elaborate silver oklad Icon, early type of 1843, with two saints.

Height 22cm, width 18cm. Unusually thick quality silver work for these with preserved gilt in places.

Egg tempera on chalk ground. Wooden panel. Silver oklad, stamped with assayers marks 84, makers mark M.I. in Cyrillic, dated 1843. Some losses to the silver oklad.

Ex Old West-German Private Collection.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #1282659 (stock #BG-028)
S and A Art Glass
$2,999.00
Two beautiful Loetz glass vases in their Phanomen Genre 2/484 (also known as, 'Medici'). The bigger cobalt ('Rubin') colored vase is 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 5 inches (12,5 cm) wide - it is in excellent condition. The lighter-colored, taller vase with metallic overlay is 7 inches (17,5 cm) tall...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1910 item #1387531
Global Ceramics
$160.00
Vanity set, a pair of perfume or cologne bottles and a lidded jar. Opaline glass with bands of enameled flower wreaths against a fawn mother of pearl like background. French, around 1900. Height of bottles "5 ¾ / 14.5 cm. Condition: stoppers missing and a small nick to the rim of the jar (cf. pics).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1920 item #1167414 (stock #be133r)
Lovely shaped biscuit jar with handpainted floral decoration. The frame need to be resilvered, but other than that it is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. It measures 8 1/2" to the top of handle x 8" long and 4 1/2" wide
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1239928 (stock #BJGorhAcaVas)
June Hastings
$1,650.00
Rare Gorham sterling silver Acanthus vase. This wonderful vase with a fluted body is embossed in high relief with acanthus leaf shell design around the foot and mouth. This a first class quality vase, bearing the Gorham sterling trademarks. In excellent condition, it measures 8.5" high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1444975 (stock #1805)
A Sterling Silver Double Lip Punch Ladle by Whiting (bought by Gorham) in the Louis XV Pattern (introduced in 1891), with a Gold Wash Bowl. Dimensions; 10.5" weight 4.5 ounces; bowl 3.75" x 3". Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #1478055 (stock #23054819)
A Moser cranberry perfume or cologne bottle that is nicely enameled with some wear to the gold scrolls in the reserves. The stopper and the bottle both bear a small gold “5" indicating that these have always been together.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #34862
Elegant sterling silver service for tea or coffee comprised of twelve spoons and sugar tongs. The handle decoration features a simple border of beads with a shell at the tip. All are fully hallmarked, including the maker's mark "D.F.". The original velvet and silk box is stamped "Fattorini & Sons Goldsmiths Bradford."

Origin: London, England, 1917. Condition: all silver is mint condition, no monograms; the box has typical wear. Size: spoon, 4-1/4" long; tongs, 3-1/2" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1482096 (stock #IS1181)
Antique second half of the 19th century Bohemian hand-blown clear cut-glass decanter and stopper made for the Middle Eastern, Persian and Ottoman market. Body of bulbous form with long neck applied with three faceted rings, cut with leaf-shaped panels of hobnail, leaves and diamonds, enamelled with blossom and scrolls and gold gilt, with spire stopper. Base with a ground down pontil mark...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1199000
Up for sale is a large antique Chinese export famille rose vase, hand painted and glazed; 2 large scenes, first depicting an official riding on horse, escorting by his entourage; second depicting a young official paying respect, Bai Shou, to a prestigious older couple - Duke Fen Yang Wang & Duchess from the late Tang dynasty, who are sitting in a hall during a double 70th birthday celebration, Shuang Shou; and 2 small scenes around the neck of the vase; 19th century. Overall is in very goo...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1450813
Sterling silver 62 inch hand forged watch chain with an unusual S shaped spiral link that mimics the neoclassical ornamental ironwork designs of the 19th century. The hand forged links are repeated all around the chain. This chain is completely made up of these neoclassical style links. It has a round bolt clip from which you can add a pendant. It can be worn with a suit or a tee shirt and will look terrific with either.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #295012
This is an ACANTHUS GEORG JENSEN SMALL SERVING OR BON BON SPOON from a Maryland Estate. In the ACANTHUS PATTERN the size is 4 1/8" long; the Bowl measuring 1 1/2" X 1 5/8". Marked on the back: GJ/ DENMARK/ STERLING. Monograms on the top front: LEJ. Date this piece ca. 1915-1930 in EXCELLENT Condition
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1374118 (stock #TBD00234)
A porcelain plate with a gilt edge, embossed border, the molded edge of the well decorated with elaborate gilding centering on a hand painted botanical specimen of a Feverfew; a member of the daisy family. The plant name is written in script in red enamel and the number “857” in gilt are written on the back. The combination of the embossed border, the botanical sample and the heavy porcelain all indicate that the plate was made and decorated at Spode. 8 7/8 inches diameter.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1218533 (stock #BH558)
Victorian sterling silver lady’s shoe. Made in Birmingham, England in 1890. Dainty slipper with applied bow and satin-textured finish. Plain heal and sole. Fully marked (maker's mark indistinct). Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 2 1/4 x D 7 1/2 in. Weight: 4.3 troy ounces. #BH558

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #454464
An elegant late Victorian jewelry box in the Louis XVI style. The sides and lid are decorated with delicate raised birds and floral sprays against a stippled background. Engraved volutes at the corners accent the main decoration. The edges are decorated in a typical French bound reed design. The whole is raised on turned feet. The brass plating is beautifully patinated to a lustrous sheen.

Ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, virtually no wear, the interior fabric has been replc...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1429867
We love the pleasing niello design of the dotted squares on these substantial cufflinks. The word "niello" is a derivation of the Latin word for "niger" meaning black. Niello was an ancient of silver decorative technique revived by a German jeweler in Paris in the early part of the nineteenth century. It is done by engraving a design on the silver, and filling the recesses with an alloy of lead, copper, sulphur, and silver. The artistry of Niello-work is such that it embodies pleasing geome...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #12230
Fabulous hard paste porcelain inkwell in the form of a lady's head. Nicely decorated in overglaze enamels with gilt accents. 19th century. Origin: Probably France. Size: 2-5/16" tall. Condition: Mint.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1242025 (stock #1016)
A rare porcelain tea bowl and saucer painted with the "bird on the branch" pattern in under glaze blue and decorated with over glaze iron red and gold in imitation of "Chinese Imari" style. This item was made in the Shaws Brow factory of the Liverpool company, Philip Christian, circa 1765-1778. Condition: excellent - no chips or cracks and very little wear to the over glaze decoration. Bowl: 4.5cm (1.75 inches) high; 8.5cm (3.3 inches) diameter. Saucer: 13cm (5.1 inches) diameter. ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1051924 (stock #6439)
A vintage Victorian English silverplated footed salver with fine hand engraving. This 19th century 12" serving tray features a scalloped edge with modified shell decorations; the engraving has shells, boughs, florals and fruits as well as a complex monogram in the center. It stands on three curled acanthus leaf feet, and it is stamped TRIPLE DEPOSIT MAPPIN & WEBB'S PRINCE'S PLATE LONDON & SHEFFIELD. It is a heavy, substantial tray, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corro...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1075884 (stock #01945)
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver English miniature tyg, fully hallmarked for London 1905-6. This antique 1-1/2" tall three handle cup weighs 31.0 grams, and it has the maker's mark for the Goldsmith and Silversmith Co. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited insure...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #1385571
A pair of Napoleon III green-cased cut crystal perfume or cologne bottles by Cristalleries de Saint Louis. The bottle sides are cut in a panel design that is repeated in the tulip-stoppers with knopped stems. The undersides are finished in a diamond-cut pattern. The green is a brilliant dark emerald shade. The bottles are priced as a pair, but are available individually, if desired.
  • France, 1850-70.
  • Excellent condition; original stoppers; no chips or cracks.
  • 6 1/2" tall.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180245 (stock #SR8138)

c. 1820. Cup: 3 1/4" diameter x 2 1/4"Height. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter. Color over Adam Buck style bat prints. Condition: excellent