All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #71494 (stock #z1006)
This is a beautiful American sterling silver bowl made by Whiting Manufacturing Co. It is oval shaped with a shallow center and is partially looped and bordered by flowers. The sides of this bowl are looped into a c-scroll rim. It is monogrammed, 10 1/2 inches long and weighs 7.92 oz. and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1920 item #70982 (stock #3-2-006)
Rare Art Deco box circa 1900-1920. The top displayed geometric design in pewter and tortoiseshell. The sides and bottom exhibit lovely relief of flowers and birds.
Measures: 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 2.5" (6.35 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1920 item #70976 (stock #3-2-001)
This is a fine example of German engraved silver plated pewter box. Cherubs and garlands cover beautifully embossed in intricate relief work. Manufactured in the late 19th. Century or early 20th. Century by WMF.
Measures: 5.75" (14.60 cm) X 4.75" (12.06 cm) X 2.25" (5.71 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1700 item #69773 (stock #1042)
This Chinese ivory court tablet is an extremely rare piece. It is a late Ming Dynasty (1368~1642) product. It is almost 19 ½ inches long, ¼ inch thick, 3 inches wide on one end and 2 inches wide on the other end. There are quite a few hairline cracks, several small chips and one repaired split.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #69770 (stock #1041)
This late 19th century Chinese carved ivory doctor¡¯s lady is 4 inches long, 1 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Her right hand is leaning on her head and her left hand is resting on her chest. There is a dark line (the center of the tusk) running the length of her side. Her whole body has slightly yellowed due to the age of the piece. She is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : French : Pre 1900 item #69602 (stock #2-2-097)
Late 19th Century 18 carat gold pocket watch set. The set contains two original pieces, the pearlized pocket watch and matching Chatelaine which is decorated with pearls and emeralds. This delicate set was crafted for the ladies.
Chatelaine (useful ornament supporting watches, watch keys, seals, thimble cases, an other etuis, worn hanging from a belt).
Measures: Chatelaine: 3.93" (10 cm) length X 0.51" (1.3 cm) heart width.
Watch: 0.98" (2.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #69139 (stock #2-2-095)
A Russian gold (12 or 14 carat) elasticized bracelet. The center of the bracelet displays the shape of a flower made with half pearls and an emerald is located in the center. Made circa 1800-1810. The original jewelry case is included.
Measurement: Flower: 0.98" (2.5 cm) diameter, and the bracelet is 0.78" (2 cm) in wide.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #68803 (stock #2-2-088)
Elegant pair of French enamelled Opera glasses that display a lovely painted couple. These stylish glasses contain a folding arm extension. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 3.74" (9.5 cm) width.
arm: 5.70" (14.5 cm) length.
arm extended: 9.25" (23.5 cm) length.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1920 item #68798 (stock #2-2-086)
Gorgeous Italian 800 silver repousse wall plate, finely crafted hand hammered decor. The back of the plate contains a hanger for wall hanging. 19th Century.
Measures: 12.20" (31 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #68701 (stock #2-2-083)
Beautiful Italian 800 silver repousse sugar box. This sugar box with lid, was made in Milano, 19th Century. A finely chiselled foliage decor encompasses the entire sugar box. Marking located on the bottom.
Measurements: 6.69" (17 cm) height X 7.08" (18 cm) including handles X 4.33" (11 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #68683 (stock #2-2-078)
Beautiful pair of German WMF, 14.5" tall silvered pewter claret pots. Underneath the pot is the fully marked diamond symbol of the running ostrich and the model number. Please see enlargements for more detail. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 14.5" (37 cm) tall, 6.69" (17 cm) from handle to spout.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #68675 (stock #2-2-068)
A Sevres biscuit with male and female figures in a romantic arrangement showing finely detailed. Excellent table decoration. Mark and number on the bottom. 19th Century.
Dimensions: 7.08" (18 cm) height X 7.87" (20 cm) length X 6.10" (15.5 cm) width.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #68204 (stock #2-2-072)
A French rose-lilac opaline vase, finely painted with romantic couple. Golden relief accents. Late 19th Century.
Measures: approx 13" (33 cm) X 7.08" (18 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #67694 (stock #2-2-065)
European bronze card or candy tray with fantastic relief enamel plaque. Vibrant colors. Signed. Please, see details on the enlargements. Possibly French. Circa 1900.
Measures: tray: 9.25" (23.5 cm) X 7.08" (18 cm) X 1.57" (4 cm).
enamel: 6.69" (17 cm) X 4.33" (11 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #67520 (stock #2-2-056)
Pair of petite Sevres amphoras with lids. Rare Sevres pattern in green and gold on a white background. Circa 1840-1850.
Measures: approx. 6.69" (17 cm) height X approx. 2.95" (7.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1920 item #67451 (stock #2-2-048)
Set of 3 cups varying sizes made with "aqua-fortis" style etching with romantic scenes. Circa 1900. See item # 67406. .
Dimensions: large cup: 3.07" (7.8 cm) height X 2.75" (7 cm) diameter.
medium cup: 2.36" (6 cm) height X 2.04" (5.2 cm) diameter.
small cup: 1.85" (4.7 cm) height X 1.77" (4.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1920 item #67406 (stock #2-2-044)
Wonderful container with lid showing a finely detailed "aqua-fortis" style etching of a romantic scenery surrounding the piece. Circa 1900.
Measures: 4.72" (12 cm) height X 3.34" (8.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1920 item #67394 (stock #2-2-041)
Beautiful European car dish made using the "aqua-fortis" technique which is a type of etching. In this technique, plates of copper, steel, zinc, etc. are covered with a varnish and then blackened with black-smoke. A hand tool is used to remove the varnish, exposing the raw metal. The varnish is then covered with wax. Nitric acid (aqua-fortis) is spilled onto the surface will corrode the parts devoid of varnish. Inscription reads F. BOUCHER , PASTORALE...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #67375 (stock #2-2-037)
Imposing italian porcelain Capo di Monte coffer. Borders, clasp and hinges are made of bronze. Mark on the bottom. The Capo di Monte was established in the mid. 1700's by King Charles of Naples, this explaining the "N" mark above the crown. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 11.80" (30 cm) length X 7.3" (18.5 cm) width X 3.90" (10 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1920 item #67373 (stock #2-2-031)
Opalescent glass bowl with intricately carved gilded base. Fantastic outdoor scenes envelopes the piece. Unique shape with original glass. Please take the time to download all the enlargements to appreciate the fine details in the carving. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 2.36" (6 cm) height X 5.70" (14.5 cm) wide at its widest point.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1920 item #67209 (stock #2-2-029)
European perfume bottle hand-made of translucent green glass with exquisite silver overlay in a bamboo leaf pattern. Mark on the bottom. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 4.75" (12 cm) height X 2.75" (7 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1920 item #67107 (stock #3341)
This snuff bottle is molded in the form of a wine pot which is secured in a woven basket. It is inscribed with the wine maker¡¯s name De Run Zheng and the name of the wine Zhuang Yuan Hong. The seal mark is Yong Zheng period but is considered as Tong Zhi or Guang Xu period (1862~1908). It is 3 inches tall and 1 ¾ inches at the widest part. Beside some small chips on the woven part, it is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1920 item #66399 (stock #2-2-015)
Uniquely shaped Galle vase with his signature. Floral inspired design. This acid etched cameo vase contains several layers of glass. The base color is a frosted olive green. The acorns and stems are shades of plum and lavender. The top portion of the vase contains lighter tones of olive green. Signed Galle. Circa 1900.
Measures: 8.6" (approx. 22 cm) height.
Diameter: 7.6" (approx. 19.5 cm) at widest point and 4.30" (approx. 11 cm) at the base.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1920 item #66398 (stock #2-2-009)
Metal alloy and silver box with a finely detailed "aguafuerte" style etching of an outdoor gathering located on the top of the box. There are two inscriptions located above and below the etching. The top inscription reads "D'APRES LANCRET" while the bottom inscription reads "LE COLIN-MAILLARD". Circa 1900.
Measures: 6.25" (16 cm) length X 4.5" (11.5 cm) width X 2.25" (5.6 cm).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #66382 (stock #2-2-006)
Exquisite antique purse hand beades using "mostacilla" beads in the "petit poi" style. The clasp area is beautifully crafted with an intricate design. The clasp and chain are made in silver 800. The clasp contains the "POSEN" seal. Circa 1850-1880.
Measures: length 10" (25.6 cm) X 8.75" (22 cm) width.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #66238 (stock #2-2-004)
A lovely bread basket with an intricately designed filigree. Made of 800 silver and gilded in gold. The four legs of the basket contain the same fine filigree. Circa 1900.
Measures: 12" length (30.5 cm.) X 6.50" (16.5 cm.) width X 2.75" (7 cm.) height.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #66236 (stock #2-2-001)
Hexagonal box nicely decorated along the borders of the box. The top of the box displays a fine representation of St. Peter's square in Vatican City crafted with Venetian mosaics. A black onyx border surrounds the portrait. The inner part of the lid contains the inscription of C ROCCHECCIANI ROMA. Circa 1900.
Measures: Diameter edge to edge: approx 3.25" (8 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #65530 (stock #2-2-2t-105)
Magnificent large French amphora. The finely detailed enamel scenary was made utilizing "petit poi" method. The ornate base is made of bronze.
Measures: 12.5" (approx. 32 cm) length X 9" (aprox 23 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #65524 (stock #2-2-2t-095)
Delicate silver mesh purse with a solid clasp handle. Exquisite floral design around the top of the purse. The front body of the mesh purse is also decorated with fringes. Made of 800 silver. The silver seal is located at the clasp.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #65517 (stock #2-2-2t-100)
A finely detailed ornate mesh purse with handle. Made of 800 silver with a floral design around the clasp. The interior contains a unique mesh coin purse. One of the enlarged photos shows a small area under the clasp missing a hoop which we can easily repair if so desired. We can also polish the purse free of charge.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #65504 (stock #2-2-2t-091)
Unique blue French crystal decanter set with exquisite white enamel and gold decoration. The set contains a decanter, cup and dish. This set is widely used for placement by the bedside if one wanted a glass of liquid in the middle of the night.
Measures: Cup: 4.25" (11 cm) height, 2.75" (7 cm) diameter.
Decanter: 8.30" (22 cm) height, 4" (10 cm) diameter.
Dish: 6.50" (16.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #65499 (stock #2-2-2t-088)
Elegant bronze letter opener depicting the head of Napoleon. Inscribed "d'apress Messonnier". Late 19th or early 20th Century.
Measures: 10" (25.5 cm) length X approx. 1.75" (4.5 cm) at widest point (shoulders).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #65487 (stock #2-2-2t-085)
Mary Gregor glass pitcher in blue.The finely detailed enamel decor shows a young girl in white in an outdoor scene.
Measures: 10" (25.5 cm) height X 4.75" (12 cm) diameter at its widest point.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #65486 (stock #2-2-2t-079)
Lovely pair of Italian Porcelain Capo di Monte amphoras. The exquisite scenaries are painted by hand.The seal is located at the bottom of each amphora. The Capo di Monte was established in the mid 1700's by King Charles of Naples, this explaining the "N" seal above the crown.
Measures: approx. 10.5"(26.5cm) height, diameter from the top: 5.75" (14.5 cm), base: 4.5" length X 4.5" (approx. 11.5 cm) width X 2.5" (6.5 cm) height.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #65474 (stock #2-2-2t-074)
Bronze bust of crying baby. The base is made of marble. This very realistic depiction of a crying baby is signed by De Balestrieri. Possibly of German or Dutch origin.
Measures: 4.75" (aprox. 12 cm) height X 4.75" (bronze), 0.75" (2 cm) height (marble base)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1900 item #65471 (stock #2-2-2t-064)
Beautifully designed large Art Nouveau pewter plate bathed in silver with a scene of a hunting dog camying its prey. The back of the plate contains a ring used for hanging. Seals of the manufacturer are located on the back.
Measures:18.25" (46.5 cm) length X 11"(28 cm) width.