All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179799 (stock #05-14-08)
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1960 item #965711
Piero Fornasetti porcelian dish of the advertising poster for Arturo Toscanini's Concert at La Scala. The dish is gold trimmed and measures 5.25 inches (13 cm) wide and is 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height. There is some wear to the gold trim but there are no chips, cracks or repairs. This is an original Fornasetti not a later Rosenthal re-issue. Marked on back with Fornasetti Logo, FORNASETTI-MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, followed by a small gold letter "P". Circa 1951
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #273331 (stock #ADD03)
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71310 (stock #z1000)
This is a Russian enamel "Cup of Sorrow" dated 1896 having the Imperial crest of the double headed eagle commemorating the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna and ultimately resulting in his overthrow. This cup is in overall good condition but does have some rust spots along the rim and base. It is approximately 4 1/8 in. H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268271 (stock #R015)
This sweet enamelware pitcher stands approximately 8 inches high & is a wonderful pale green color swirled with white. Some minor rust spots and a small ding on the handle, but nothing to detract from its overall charm. French, circa 1920's.
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 : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268322 (stock #WA004)
This pair of enamelware cannisters have a very unusual octagon shape. From France circa 1920's, they are a wonderful robin's egg blue color with a white checker pattern around the tops. Not without faults, there are several minor dings & a previous owner painted on one of the lids (please see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this unique pair of cannisters. Measure approx. 7" high to tops of lids, 5" diameters.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71297 (stock #z999)
This is a very fine miniature Viennese silver and enamel coffee can and saucer c1860-1870, painted with a classical building central on cup and a monument on the saucer in shades of red, yellow, blue and green having birds, flowers and ribbons surround. The undersides of the cup and saucer are also enameled. This teacup and saucer are in overall good condition, having a flake in the center of the saucer and small repair on saucer underside with some yellowing. This item measures 1 5/8 in H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1940 item #66633 (stock #z42)
This is an elegant early 20th century Bohemian molded glass drinks set, probably Moser, comprising a lobed decanter and six conical banded cordial glasses, each applied with a gilded acid cut-back frieze composed of birds and flowers. The decanter is 10 1/4 in H and the glasses are 4 1/4 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #86152
This is a wonderful Bohemian glass vase attributed to Moser comprising a tulip-shaped body with castellated rims on a half dome base, heavily enameled with platinum and gold in an intricate pattern of grapes and foliage decoration, gold banding to rim, in excellent condition, 6 1/2 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #128470 (stock #471)
Bohemian Green Glass Decanter Set, with a Silver Overlay Design Featuring a Cathedral and a Mythological Figure. The Decanter is 10.25" high and the four glasses are each 2" high. Some wear to the silver Overlay but in good condition overall.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #160488 (stock #621)
A Ruby Red Hand Blown Cut to Clear Glass Wedding Chalice. Etched with "Glaube (faith), Hoffnung (hope), Liebe (love), Frohsin (the family name). Dimensions 6" high x 5" wide. Probably of Bohemian origin, late 19th century. Other than some minor rim wear it is in Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #446039 (stock #1256)
A Bohemian Green Overlay and Hand Painted Vase with Gilding and Floral Blossoms. Dimensions; 13" high x 3.5" wide. Circa 1880 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #85776
This is a set of four cased green-to-clear Bohemian lead crystal wine goblets, each comprising a bowl enameled with a Rococo-floral motif in two-colored gold, having an air-twist stem and resting on a conical base. Harrach distinctive gold enamel decoration employed on base and rim, c1900, signed H on underside of base, in excellent condition, H7 1/2 in approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1910 item #183616 (stock #R005)
This charming needlepoint alphabet sampler has a border of small flowers & is in a wonderful tramp art frame. There is some discoloration to the background from age, circa 1906, but the colors are good & the needlework is terrific. Measures 16 1/4" wide x 13" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1910 item #142678 (stock #T 195)
Beautifully Carved Decorated Reticulated Early Bone Fob with A Deer, Buck, Elk, Stag, Reindeer with "large rack". Carved same on reverse. 4 15/16" Long, can be worn on a leather cord or brass chain as necklace. Very nicely yellowed evenly with age. Nice Condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1930 item #152618 (stock #T 246)
Sold, no price, no info. Trombone Catch, Vintage Horn Deco Painted Stork Pin. Figural Showing Bird in Flight. Fetching and hard to find! Marked Depose on Pin Back that is held with 2 screws. 3.125" Long.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1344818 (stock #556fs)
Measuring 12 1/2", and finely cast in bronze, this figure represents a Faun or Satyr, one of the followers of Pan, and the original was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii in 1830. With good detail, and true to the original statue, this one has a dark patina, with verdigris visible around the head primarily, and some wear to the patina on the body. Of nineteenth century original, and most likely a Grand Tour souvenir.