All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #863856 (stock #39B78 1416)
A fabulous repousse decorated sterling silver water pitcher by S. Kirk & Son Co., Baltimore. Circa 1900. This ewer is adorned all-over in an unusual repousse pattern with cat tails, ferns and roses. Excellent condition with no dents or repairs. Stamped under base "S.Kirk&SonCo. 925/1000 184". Size: 10 inches high x 8 inches across handle/spout. A superb example of Baltimore silver.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #865202
A great vintage clock by Ferro & Lazzarini (est 1947) of Murano, Italy. Clear glass with gold foil inclusions (Cordonato Oro). Clock is quartz, and a new battery has been recently installed, a new battery will be provided to buyer. Measures 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and glass is 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick. No chips, cracks or repairs. Bears original label on back, that reads: Glass/Murano/Italy/Ferro & Lazzarini. Circa 1960's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #866089 (stock #39B78 330)
Continental standing cow creamer fashioned of 800 standard silver, with a German origin. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. The cow exhibits a pair of forward curling horns, has its tail curled on the top of its back, and displays a full udder. There is a hinged cover on its back for filling, and the cream pours through its mouth. Excellent condition and with wonderful detailing to the cow's features. The cow stands firmly, but has a very slight wobble. No repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #866500 (stock #39B78 2322)
A pair of extraordinary sterling silver circular cake plates by Galt & Brother. Circa 1920. Size: 11 1/8" diameter x 1 1/4" height. Each plate is intricately pierced and decorated with cherubs and griffins, and is supported on a short foot ring. In the center is a script family monogram. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1910 item #866928 (stock #320)
A sterling silver sovereign holder - the interior in gilt and with compartments for both sovereigns and half sovereigns. The outside with engraved ivy leaf pattern and with hallmarks for the Chester assay - 1908. Condition - very good. Slight indentation to the ivy leaf side - no damages and no losses...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #871524 (stock #26C10 2067)
Minton hand painted botanical dessert service, including eight 9" dessert plates and 1 dessert stand. Date code for 1869. Each plate has a cobalt border with rich gilding and a hand-painted central reserve depicting various species of flowers, butterflies, berries, and insects. The stand has the same matching border but no botanical scene. All of the plates bear an impressed Minton mark; the stand is unmarked...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #879806 (stock #6137)
An early and beautiful genuine Aesthetic period covered entree dish by Copeland Spode c1870-90. This 14 x 7-3/4" English serving piece has lush gilding, relief handles and branch-style finial and fine handpainting over transfer. It has grape and vine leaves, feeding birds, foliage and a butterfly; it is stamped (faintly) COPELAND with various underglaze numbers and letters and it has painted D9875 markings...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #881690 (stock #39B14 7878)
Steuben aurene hand-blown trumpet-form vase in iridescent blue glass, signed and numbered on the underside of base - Steuben aurene. Size: 5 1/2" high x 5 1/8" diameter. Age: early 20th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #881694 (stock #39B14 7879)
Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass bowl of lobed and paneled form, decorated in an iridescent finish, and with grape and vine motifs engraved on the top border and on its bottom. Signed: L.C.T. Favrile. Size: 7 5/8" diameter x 3 1/4" height. Circa 1900-1915. Condition: some discoloration to the interior of the bowl's base; no chips or cracks.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #882768 (stock #40F18 103)
A scarce Arts & Crafts style silver serving spoon by Richard Blanchard, hand wrought in sterling. Circa 1910-1920. Richard Blanchard was the son of George Porter Blanchard who worked with Arthur Stone. Richard first applied his craft in Boston where he was listed as a Member of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, from 1913-1921. In 1925 Richard Blanchard moved to Burbank, California, where he entered into partnership with his brother, Porter Blanchard...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #887586 (stock #26C10-2214)
A cased pair of repousse decorated napkin rings fashioned in sterling silver by the famous late 19th century manufacturer, Henry Holland, London, 1899-1900. This pair of napkin rings are of heavy weight and are decorated all over with crisp repousse work of scrolling foliage, and each is engraved with the original owner's initials in a circular cartouche, 'JHP' and 'JP'...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #908770
This proud fellow stands 14 1/4 inches (36 cm) tall and is 8 inches (20 cm) from wing tip to wing tip, and 7 inches (18 cm) deep to the tip of his tail. He is made of clear glass with a few white and silver inclusions, with lattimo belly stripes, and reddish-brown back stripes, his eyes, beak and feet are of black glass. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the foot Zanetti L. Bluish cast to the photos is due to lighting, not the color of the glass. Circa 1970's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #910625 (stock #1089)
A Theodore B. Starr Small Tray or Waiter (salver), with an Elaborate Monogram. Dimensions; 6" square, weight 5.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #912574 (stock #26C10 2225)
Two ironstone soup plates by Minton in the Imari "Oriental Japan" pattern, #5194, with impressed triangle date mark for 1843. Size: 10.25" diameter. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, staining or restoration, just some light crazing. Underglaze blue backstamp with pattern name and impressed "BB New Stone" (for Best Body ironstone).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #912601 (stock #26C10 2241)
A rare Royal Crown Derby two-handled loving cup in the popular Witches pattern, #6299, with date code for 1916. Mint condition, with no wear to gilding. Size: 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" high. An unusual form in a desirable Imari pattern.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #912605 (stock #40F24 102-3)
Six large chocolate spoons, plus long handled chocolate muddler in Gorham's Marguerite pattern, sterling silver, patented 1901, engraved with initial W. Condition: very good, no dents, but with a couple of black spots in the bowls. Unusual to find a set that includes the large muddler.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #912625 (stock #26C10-2237)
Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #912686 (stock #26C10 2238)
A scarce English Regency period tortoise shell tea caddy with reverse serpentine front, domed top, and shaped apron base, circa 1820, exhibiting a double compartment interior with original tortoise shell lids. There is a silvered, scalloped key hole escutcheon plate and a shield shaped silvered plaque on the lid, with ivory trim surrounding the openings...