All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #330487 (stock #1012)
Hammered Chased Repousse Hand Tooled Sterling Silver Dish stamped: MACIEL MEXICO and 925/1000 and weighing 1.6 Oz or 47 Grams. Just under 4". This one sold.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #331175 (stock #962)
A Pairpoint Bubbleball Glass Inkstand. It has a Silverplate Base Marked Pairpoint and with Controlled Bubbles in the Glass Inkwell. There is a monogram (GEC?) on the stand. Circa 1880-1890 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #333851 (stock #980)
A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #335642 (stock #170)
A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #335843 (stock #454)
A Small Victorian Green Glass Decanter with a Hexagonal Shaped Body; with Original Stopper and Gilt Trim. 8" high. Late 19th Century and in Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #336197 (stock #617)
A Georgian Silver Toddy or Punch Ladle, with a Twisted Whalebone Handle, Hallmarked London 1791, with Makers Mark Obscured. The Center of the Bowl has a Silver Coin from George II (dated 1745). Length 13.5". Some minor wear (see pictures).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #338134 (stock #863)
A Heavy Celery Vase of Cut Crystal; England circa 1820-1850. Dimensions 9" high x 5.5" wide at top and 4" square at base. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #338716 (stock #957)
A Heavy Georgian Silver Tripod Legs Salver or Waiter with a Gadrooned Border; George III, London 1816 by William Bateman (grandson of Hester Bateman). Dimensions 9.5" diameter x 1.5" high; weight 22.8 Troy ounces. Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #338894 (stock #386)
A Matched Set of Four George II Silver Open Salts by David Hennell I, Founder of the Hennell Dynasty of Silversmiths. The Set was assayed in London in 1760. The dimensions are 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. They stand on three cabriole legs and weigh a total of 9 Troy ounces. There is a small crest in the front of each. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1837 VR item #340005 (stock #972)
A fine Pair of Georgian Push up Brass Candlesticks, with Side Ejectors. Dimensions 7" high x 3.5" diameter at base. Circa 1810-1820. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #340450 (stock #721)
Wm. Durgin Hand Hammered Sterling Pitcher. Weight 25.5 Tr. ounces. Dimensions 9" high x 5" wide (9.5" spout to handle); size five pints. Early 20th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #344961 (stock #1026)
A Large English Victorian Brass Inkstand or Standish with Two Ink Pots or Inkwells (glass inkwells and brass tops) and a Pen Holder. The Design Suggests a Classical Motif. Dimensions; 13" wide x 9" deep x 4" high; c. 1890. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #349035 (stock #R030)
This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has an incredible design of a bird with flowers, a butterfly and a bee on the top side and another bird with a dragonfly & cherries on the underside. The blue color is quite vibrant, especially on the underside design. There is a very small chip along the rim & a larger chip on the bottom of the foot. Measures approximately 8-3/4 inches across & stands 3-1/2 inches high. Stamped on the bottom with an anchor & R, I cannot make out the rest of the mark...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #349375 (stock #529)
A Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate, Made for Tiffany; Early 20th century. It is 10 1/2" across and 1 1/2 " high. It has an Extensive Pierced Floral Design and an Elaborate "CAV" Monogram in the Center. Some very minor wear scratches on the surface, but otherwise in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #349769
During the Edo Period, there was a time when the puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people and especially the merchants. They were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets.

The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened Takemoto theater in Dotonbori...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #350056 (stock #R032)
This enamelware match holder or "allumettes" box, circa 1930's, has a lovely rose garland pattern. Definite wear from age & use, areas of enamel are chipped off around the edges & some spots have been painted over white, but this match box still retains its original charm. Marked on the bottom, "Ste Austria, B. Freres" this pieces was made in Austria for the French market. Measures approx 5-1/2 inches across, 3 inches deep & 7 inches to highest point...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #350526 (stock #442)
This Heavy Continental Silver Repousse Wine Ewer or Claret Jug Bears a German Mark, Probably from the Mid-19th Century (1850-1870). The Ewer is Heavily Decorated with Repousse Vines, Grapes and Leaves, and Sits on a 5 inch Square Platform Base, also with the Grape and Leaf Decoration. It has an Applied Twig Handle that Joins with the Ewer with a Cluster of Grapes...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #350553 (stock #R033)
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".