All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Cloisonne : Pre 1900 item #1303103 (stock #7127)
A pair of Qing dynasty Chinese cloisonne enamel lobed plant pots or jardinieres. These late 18th/early 19th century shrub pots are similar but not identical. The 7-1/2" x 5-3/4" bowls feature blue grounds and well-executed multi-colour cloisonne designs. They are both footed and each has water drain holes in the bottoms. Each bowl has some damage, with incomplete or chipped enamel under the rims, enamel misses and chips and a large loss to the upper rim enamel on one pot...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #921355 (stock #211)
Celadon covered box decorated with twin phoenix, unglazed base with mark. D=9.5 H=4 cm Song Dynasty. Condition: a tiny chip on the rim of cover.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1423961 (stock #26C10-JC)
A Chinese carved nephrite jade figure of a sleeping cat, on a red silk cord. Size: 2 in. length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #268266 (stock #R014)
This wonderful blue and white swirl enamelware soap set is quite unique with covers for each of the three dishes. Meant to hang on a wall, each metal jar is for a different kind of soap. Circa 1920's-30's it is in great condition for its age. Minor dings on lids & edges, the bottom of the "savon noir" container has a large ding - but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this rare find. Measures approx 15-1/2" long, 6-1/2" to highest, jars are 4" in diameter at widest.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1950 item #1170929
Fine Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a standing male figure holding a scepter with the left hand and a baby with right, early to mid 20th century period. Size: Height of the figure is approx 10 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition, wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1837 VR item #1422546 (stock #39B16-207)
An American stoneware ovoid jug with painted cobalt blue accents at top and base of the handle. Circa 1830. Size: 14 in. Ht. x 10 in. diameter. Nice condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1388433 (stock #9806)
A W.E. Welding Brantford Ontario 4 gallon eared stoneware crock with blue floral decoration 1873-94. This attractive, antique Canadian pottery crock measures 12" tall and 11-1/2" across, it has two ear handles and attractive blue tulips decoration with blue splash over the impressed Welding markings. Welding was in business with W.W. Belding in Brantford (1867-72) and went solo in 1873 after their factory burnt down in 1872...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1960 item #1191641
Chinese pair of blue $ white lidded ginger jars, decorated with Chrysanthemum flowers, mid 20th century era. Size; Height of each jar is 4 1/4 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1422401 (stock #38B12-17507)
A Victorian figural horse hoof commemorative inkwell. Dated 1899. A cast, silver plate mount on a genuine horse's hoof, with a commemorative dedication to 'Diadem' in 1899. Size: 5.75 inches length x 4.75 inches x 3.5 inches hr. Some wear to plating. Missing the glass inkwell liner.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1990 item #1347350 (stock #162611E)
This pair of Matl Salas (after 1978) clip earrings are repousse that is magnificently carved. They are birds in flight with an enviable presence. These are difficult to obtain in this large size, no damage and the clips are nice and tight. The height is 1 3/8th in. and they are 2.25in. across.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #912799 (stock #26C10 2227)
Tobacco jar in the form of an Indian Chief with feathered headdress, smoking a pipe. Headdress lifts off to access the tobacco. Excellent condition. Size: 7" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1240280
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1035039 (stock #VF1004)
Beautiful vintage double sided school poster from France - was used in classroom for lessons circa 1940's-50's. In good overall condition for its age - some edgewear & light scuffs, light yellowing - nothing major. Also marked "Editions Rossignol Montmorillon Vienne." This is poster #9/10 "Les Fruits" & "La Graine". Measures 35-1/2" x 29-1/2" (90cm x 75cm).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1980 item #1331376 (stock #7215)
A signed Kanyengeh 6 Nations large pottery vase signed Dee 1977. This Native Canadian pottery vase has the famous sculpted exterior and brown glaze with the turquoise blue interior. It features incised animals including a fox, bear, heron, moose, beaver, bird and turtle and it measures an impressive 7" tall. It is incised KANYENGEH POTERY DEE (Martin) 1977 with a vase symbol - other examples by Dee have the feather mark...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1970 item #1353209 (stock #9513)
A set of 6 David Andersen Norway enamel demitasse coffee spoons with a box from the 1960s. This set consists of the six 3-3/4" spoons which all have enamelled handles and bowls on gilt sterling. The backs are plain gilded silver and they have the Andersen marks and each spoon weighs 9.0 grams. The enamel colours include sea blue, navy blue, yellow, green and deep red and they come with a fitted, silk-lined box with brass fittings and impressed alligator brown paper wrap...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1421835 (stock #39B78-3238)
A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1423913 (stock #40G29-1008)
A Victorian sterling silver cylindrical vanity dresser jar with cover, decorated with all over floral repousse work. Circa 1888-1896. Manufactured by Davis and Galt, Philadelphia, PA and retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle. Size: 2.75 in. ht. x 2.5 in. diameter. No Monogram. Nice condition, no dents.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1212803 (stock #6953)
A vintage Art Deco three piece decorative hand painted luster set by Grimwades c1930. This set is in their Byzanta Ware series and depicts trees and flowers in a kaleidoscopic style view on the 9-1/2" console bowl and twin trees on the 7-3/8" tall candlesticks. Each piece has the Grimwades mark, and each piece retains all of the lustre and decoration. A beautiful set and scarce with all three original pieces...