All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1191635
Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with Courtyard Scenes Beast Handle, 19/20th century era, bearing Chinese seal marks on the base. Size; Height of vase is 8.25 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1037163 (stock #40F82 157)
Gilt silver and plique a jour enamel hors d'oeuvre fork by the famous Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer. Circa 1890-1930. Size: 4.5 inch length. Condition: some minor lines and nicks in the enamel. This small two-tined fork has a twisted gilt silver stem, with a finial decorated in shaded, translucent enamels in the form of red berries and leaves that shade from blue to green. Hallmarked on the tines with the initials of Marius Hammer and the .900 silver standard.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1960 item #631667 (stock #20050079)
Large pair of copper masks by Rebajes. One Comedy, One Tragedy. Masks are in excellent condition. Both are marked Rebajes, and are 11 inches tall by 11 ½ inches wide. Circa 1950’s
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1930 item #569284 (stock #20050053)
Table form Cigar Lighter in Sterling silver. Lighter is shaped like an ornate Aladdin's lamp. The lighter is missing it's wick holder, and has a few minor dings. The piece is hallmarked Edinburgh and has the word STERLING and the number 80. The piece measures 4 inches (10.16 cm) long, 3 inches (7.62 cm) tall and is 1 7/8 inches (4.6 cm) wide. Circa 1923.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #953734 (stock #39B78 1813 )
Early American coin silver beaker by Newburyport, Mass. silversmith William Moulton IV. Circa 1800. This cup bears an original presentation inscription, engraved in script, with the name Heber Little. Condition is very good with no repairs. There are a couple of minor dents, the most noticeable being situated near the base of the vessel & aligning with the right hand end and below the name 'Little.' There is also an incipient split at the top rim (see photo detail)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1930 item #811990
Niloak Pottery Missionware vase with swirled colors of red, blue, grey, brown and white. Glazed interior. This pot has the first art pottery mark used from 1910 to 1924. No chips, cracks or repairs; minor surface marks. Vase is in as found condition it has not been washed. Pot measures 5 inches in diameter and is 3 1/2 inches tall.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1300555 (stock #26C10 2616)
A rare Georgian silver mote spoon with narrow oval bowl intricately hand-pierced with scroll and cross motifs, attached with an elongated drop to a slender, long and tapered stem with diamond point terminal. Size: 6 1/8" length. Excellent condition with no wear to bowl, and with no breaks or repairs. Stamped at the bowl end of the stem with two indiscernible hallmarks (probably a lion passant standard mark and maker's stamp)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #569647 (stock #20050061)
Scrambled glass paperweight, millefiori, broken canes, chunks and blurred murrines cased in VASELINE glass by Fratelli Toso. Measures 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) wide by 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) tall. Has KB Import label and Blue on silver foil AF MURANO Cockerel label. Condition is excellent with no bruises, cracks or scratches. Circa 1950 - 1960.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #446220 (stock #034)
Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall. Compartments once sealed in the back now opened were used to store blessed objects such as seeds pearls prayers for the returned grace and blessing of the statue...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1990 item #1158966
HERMES Ashtray with a nautical motif, and is so appropriate a gift for the boating enthusiast. Colors are bright and the piece is unused. Fully marked by Hermes Paris. Ashtray measures 6.25 by 6.25 inches (15.9 x 15.9 cm, no chips cracks or repairs. This Hermes ashtray comes in it's original presentation box. Circa 1985
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1215367
Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #798039 (stock #WA0803)
Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "Stockman Paris" on the front and the rare mark of"Au Bon Marche Paris" on the back; size 50. Linen covered body has some minor staining and tears, one of the wooden arm caps is incomplete, overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 4 feet tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 21" around, hips 30". Slight bustle curve to back.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1900 item #1391830 (stock #39B14-17479)
Scarce pair of antebellum New Orleans coin silver repousse decorated goblets by Christopf Christian Kuchler. Circa 1855. Engraved 'P. Irwin' for Patrick Irwin (1810-1878), a prominent citizen of New Orleans and Alderman, Louisiana State Representative, and co-founder of the Hibernia Bank. Retailed by Hyde and Goodrich of Royal Street. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Makers mark stamped to underside of foot.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1190594
Chinese Ducia enameled porcelain stirrup handles vase, decorated in pastel colors with geometric designs and handling lanterns, from late 19th early 20th century era, bearing Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of this item is 5 inches with diameter of 3.5 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.