All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1970 item #794174 (stock #214)
A large Karlsruhe stoneware tile with deep crystaline glaze depicting Van Gogh style sunflowers and mounted as a plaque. Condition - excellent. 13 inches(33cm) high,9.2 inches(23.5cm) wide and 0.75 inches(2cm) deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #543428 (stock #195)
A beautiful and finely woven vintage Navajo two grey hills rug. Design featuring an elaborate concentric medallion center stepped corner elements within a crenellated reciprocal border and solid outer frame in brown black white and grey. Measuring approx. 5 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. A fine example of this most desirable design of Navajo weaving in Very fine condition.

Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, undyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #511660 (stock #169)
Anasazi culture corrugated drinking vessel circa 1300 AD a grey pottery with smooth interior and handle with corrugated exterior design. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall in very good condition some minor chips on the rim. A fine piece of ancient Native American Pottery from a old collection found in the 1930s.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #916714
Venini Fazzoletto with alternating stripes of Zanfirico and Latticinio canes in lattimo glass. Polished pontil. Vase measures 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm) in diameter. Signed Venini Murano Italia, although the Italia is not visible as it falls in the ground pontil. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #586588 (stock #252)
Sterling silver overlay porcelain tea service tea pot sugar and creamer. All in excellent condition without chips or cracks featuring a beautiful art nouveau silver overlay design. The tea pot measures approx. 8 in. by 8 in. the service is probably Lennox but it unmarked.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1950 item #987720
Extremely Rare enamelled pottery bowl for Louis Vuitton made by Longwy. In classic Longwy style of raised enamel in classic Louis Vuitton colors of gold and brown, this early mid-century bowl was made as a special edition exclusively for Louis Vuitton. The piece is marked on the back "Specialement edite pour Louis Vuitton par les Emaux de Longwy, Made in France" and "EMAUX DE LONGWY decores A LA MAIN". Bowl measures 5 1/4 inches (13 cm) in diameter by 1 1/4 inches deep (3 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #923457
Footed Toothpick holder in a checkered murrine pattern of a red and yellow centered flower on lattimo alternating with transparent rose-colored trefoils on a cobalt ground. Holder stands 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and is 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter. Examples of this pattern can be found in the book on Fratelli Toso by Leslie Pena on pages 86 and 87. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179793 (stock #5146)
This is a very fine Capo Di Monte dinner plate, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with a polychrome heraldic crest and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 10 5/8" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1436370
A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German. Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter. Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1970 item #947937
Josef Originals Birthstone Girl for March (Aquamarine). Figure stands 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Tall and has a Josef Originals stamp on the base. Gold trim. No chips, cracks or repairs. High gloss finish and black eyes of earlier production. Circa 1960's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1900 item #311111 (stock #915)
A Pair of Venetian Glass Vases; Possibly from the Factory of Antonio Salviati. They are Green with Swirls and Gilt in the Design. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions 7 1/8" high x 3.25" at base. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1800 item #1107439
Persian, Zandieh Dagger and scabbard. The Zand dynasty (formally known as the Zandieh dynasty) ruled southern and central Iran (1750–1794) in the 18th century. The hilt and scabbard decorated with animal and floral pattern, each side of hilt and scabbard bears car-touche of Zandieh prince and princess, lavishly decorated with gold inlaid. Size: Overall length is 16 inches. Condition Report: Good condition with wear to the gold inlaid.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1950 item #1323458 (stock #40D23-531)
A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #913981 (stock #26C10 1779)
Georgian baluster-form coffee pot in sterling silver, Sheffield, 1814, by silversmith Robert Gainsford. Size: 10.5" ht. x 9.25" across handle x 4.5". Weight: 21.55 troy ounces. Engraved on the side of the body with a family crest of a gauntlet dexter holding a fleur-de-lis. The pot is adorned with bands of gadrooning, and the cast goose neck spout has acanthus leaf decoration; there is a pineapple finial atop the stepped, domed cover...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #801085
"LASI" vase designed for Riihimaen Lasi Oy by Tamara Aladin. Vase is in red-orange glass cased in clear. A few minor surface scratches, noticable under magnification, these do not detract from the piece. No cracks, chips or repairs. 8 inches tall. Overall condition is very good. 1960's
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 : Pre 1800 item #530665 (stock #186)
Sterling Tea Pot Hester Bateman London 1780 A beautiful Georgian silver teapot by Hester Bateman Of oval form with beaded rims and the sides and shoulder and lid decorated with bright cut and wheelwork decorations. The front side with a period monogram centered in a continious ribbon tied floral swag and drape garland. In excellent condition the lid hinge is a bit loose and the silver finial is probably a 19th century replacement. Measuring approx...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #352726 (stock #1031)
A Silver Victorian Lidded Hot Milk Jug, with Ivory Inserts where Handle is Attached to Jug. Hallmarked for London, 1874, with the Makers Mark for John Hunt & Robert Roskell. Bears the Markings for "Hunt and Roskell" late "Storr & Mortimer", the Successor Firm to Paul Storr. John Samuel Hunt was Paul Storr's Nephew by Marriage. Dimensions 6" high x 7" wide, handle to spout; weight 14.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181106 (stock #SR2216)

Spode's "dollar" pattern is very collectible. Excellent condition. diameter 6 1/2" c1810, Condition: excellent Height: 3 inches Width: 6.25 inches

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1492 item #577450 (stock #225)
Pre Colombian pottery figure of a standing man holding a basket over his head from the Nayarit area of west Mexico, dating between 200 B.C. and 200 A.D. Measuring approx. 11.5 inches tall in excellent antique condition with some minor professional restorations. Formerly purchased from the Seal and Bear Trading co. has been in a private collection for several years.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1251745
Fazzoletto (Handkerchief) vase composed of various alternating Zanfirico filigrana in bright colors of orange, green, yellow, burgundy, pink and white, alone and in combinations, all cased in clear glass. The vase measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and is 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in diameter. There are some bubbles in the glass owing to the hand formed nature of the piece, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Light in weight as the glass is thinly blown. Pauly and C...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #851199 (stock #276)
An "Autumn Acorns" carnival glass bowl, with blue base colour, produced by the Fenton art glass company, USA, circa 1920. Condition - excellent - no chips, scratches or surface wear...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1920 item #1291528 (stock #7109)
A Dutch sterling silver tea strainer and stand made in 1918 by Fa Dahlia. This ornate antique 2 piece tea strainer on its original claw-foot stand measures 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" and it features birds and flowers. The stand has a repousse foliate design. Each is fully hallmarked for Amsterdam, Holland 1918, and they bear the maker's mark for Fa...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1258892
Chinese carved malachite netsuke size figure, depicting a frog, on wood stand, 2 inches in height with length of 2.5 inches, very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1208379
Chinese rose medallion enameled porcelain plate, decorated with figures and floral design, 19th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6 1/4 inches, in perfect condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1910 item #1269412
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant, depicting a dragon figure on observe and a seal mark on reverse. Dimension; 70 x 50 x 15 (mm) or 2.76 x 1.97 x 0.59 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/102 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. M...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1192099
Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with small Qilin on top, handle on each side, early to mid 20th century. Size; Height of this bronze item is 6 inches with diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1085078 (stock #6512)
acob Grimminger sterling silver julep cups or flat goblets circa 1910 1920. These hand hammered tumblers are 3-1/4" in height, made and marked by Jacob Grimminger of Gmund, Germany (established 1895). Being sterling rather than 800 silver, these cups were most likely made for export and they have an Arts and Crafts hammered finish consistent with cups of this period. They weigh from 86.8 to 92.6 grams. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Th...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1900 item #1330552 (stock #ZMisc201)
This ladle was formed from a single steer horn and has been polished by years of use in service culinary soups and stews etc...Origins British Isles probably Scottish. There is a crack in the bowl but it retains its beauty as an object of the domestic arts.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1087201 (stock #40G08 103)
"Acorn" pattern sterling silver cake slice server by Carl Poul Petersen, Canada. Circa 1947. Size: 9 7/8 inches length. Excellent condition with hammered blade and figural peapod handle. Stamped on reverse of handle HAND MADE STERLING, together with Petersen's logo. Carl Poul Petersen was apprenticed to Georg Jensen in Denmark from 1908-1913, marrying Jensen's daughter in 1928. In 1929, he relocated to Canada where he was employed by Henry Birks and Sons in Montreal, prior to opening hi...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #486715 (stock #123)
Fine porcelain large bowl or charger scalloped rim form with beautiful transfer ware design of cherry blossoms. Circa 1900 in excellent condition some minor firing flaws to the underside rim, measuring approx. 12 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. A beautiful decorative piece would make a nice addition to any interior.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1034467 (stock #40F85 111)
An antique Ethan Allen full bodied running horse weather vane in copper with flowing mane and tail, and an iron head. Great patina and condition. A single bullet hole to one side that does not penetrate through to the other side. Circa 1870. Dimensions: 30 inches long x 18 inches ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1960 item #958946 (stock #WA0904)
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice rolled handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
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 : Ceramics : English : Pre 1970 item #1331473 (stock #7230)
An attractive Royal Albert double ice roses cup and saucer from the 1960s in the Montrose shape. The roses are white and pink with blue and black leaves on this 2-7/8" tall cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer. Unusually this example has attractive lavender edging, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight sign...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1171868
Fine Chinese famille rose bowl, depicting children at play, seal mark on base, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 8 3/4 inches with the height of 4 3/8 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1930 item #1422878 (stock #40J22-328)
A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138152 (stock #g2)
This is a beautiful pair of Vienna cabinet plates,19th Century, each having a border with maroon colored panels painted in cream and gilt foliate with a center figure, one entitled "Aphrdithe die Schafe, Des Paris Nelident?", the other "Sartiere" with impressed mark 247, S, overglazed blue shield mark in near excellent condition, minor scratch to one, miniscule flake to the other Measurements: 8 1/4 in. diameter
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1980 item #1212943 (stock #6955)
A Dutch silver miniature working windmill. This delightful example of Dutch silver artistry stands 3-3/4" tall and it has freely turning vanes and lots of fine detail. It is in two pieces and it has the Dutch sterling mark as well as the maker's mark for Zaanland Zilver Smederijen (Amsterdam & Haarlem 1920-1990). It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #984538
Fabulous heavy, thick walled cylindrical vase with flared rim, internally decorated with male faces in blue. Circa 1973. Signed on base, ORREFORS/Ariel No 223-E3/Ingeborg Lundin No chips, cracks or repairs. Weighs in at 10 pounds, and measures 6.75 inches (17 cm) Tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #324836 (stock #307)
A Sterling Silver Master Salt, with a gold washed interior and elegant turned handles, by George Sharp of Philadelphia, c. 1850. It is 2" high x 3 1/2" wide and weighs 2 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1320206
Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ΒΌ inches. Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #273741 (stock #796)
A Sterling Silver Fish Server or Slicer. Length is 10.75", with the mark of an intertwined "GR". From the 1920's/1930's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #384099 (stock #120-05)
This is an elegant set of 12 antique Victorian porcelain plates, ca. 1880, handpainted in an intricate scrolling foliate pattern in rich gold gilt; all plates have an underglaze mark of an eagle over a crown in red; also marked "handpainted" and "Austria." One plate has the mark of Thomas-Sevres-Bavaria, a well-known 19th Century producer of blanks for handpainting; this mark is overpainted on all other plates. Condition: very good; slight gilt wear on some rims; one rim chip has been filled an...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #980620 (stock #452)
A 1920s/30s art deco vase with fine tube-lined decoration in the style of Charlotte Rhead and probably produced by Burgess and Leigh. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 17cm (6.7inches)high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1920 item #1346469 (stock #9457)
An Oneida Community St. Regis 11" silver plate punch or soup ladle. Introduced in 1911, this attractive pattern features an embossed design in the bowl. It is stamped COMMUNITY SILVER and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.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 : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #1387980 (stock #9806)
A Fry Geisha etched glass lemonade pitcher plus 5 handled tumbler glasses circa 1900-1930. This attractive, high quality set also goes by the names Japanese Maid or Japan Maid and it was made by Fry Glass. Similar to a Beaver Valley glass pattern featuring all over cherry blossoms, this company was bought out by Fry circa 1900 and they made this finely etched set with a Geisha serving tea on one side and cherry blossoms on the other. The 10-3/8" tall pitcher has a faceted cut-style handle and...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1304130 (stock #719)
Antique brass balance scale with elaborate design of Serpent or Dolphin Fish motif. Complete with weights set in solid brass base. Dimensions 8" L x 18" W x 24" H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #450572 (stock #1230)
A Rare Coin Silver Creamer by Obadiah Rich. Rich was a Leading Silversmith in Boston in the Early/mid 1800's. The Creamer is 5.5" high and 6" wide, to the handle. It weighs 8.2 Troy, dates from 1835-1840 and is in very good condition. It weighs 8.2 Troy ounces. There is a monogram "MLB" under the lip.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #577728 (stock #228)
Gorham Sterling silver art nouveau floral design bowl elaborate monogrammed initials GER in center marked sterling with Gorham mark and number. In excellent condition some minor scratches measuring approx. 5.5 inches by 1.5 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #263955 (stock #763)
A Limoges dresser Tray; a Handpainted Portrait of a Classical Woman. Dimensions 16" wide x 13" deep. "Pouyat" Mark 5 circa 1890-1932. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1200209 (stock #40G46 411)
Tiffany and Company sterling silver baby's fork in rare King and Queen pattern. Circa 1907-1947. Length: 4.25 inches. Excellent condition, no monogram, just needs a little polishing.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #558191 (stock #1145)
A Meissen or Dresden Style Porcelain Table Mirror, with A Cherub and Florals. Possibly by Sitzendorf. Circa 1870. Dimensions 9.75" high x 7" wide. Excellent Condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1950 item #273792 (stock #R026)
Two charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. A nice red & yellow pattern, one is marked on the bottom, "FB 4", the other "FB 52" & both are stamped with the number 3. Normal wear from age & one has staining from use, please see photos. Measure approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1191642
Chinese red porcelain vase, decorated with phoenix in flights surrounded by two bands, upper band with floral design and lower one with geometric design, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 13 3/4 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #122606 (stock #336)
Vieux (Old) Paris fan vase with central florals and extensive gilt; some minor chips. Dimensions; 8.75" high x 6" wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1006343 (stock #26C10E 3084)
Unusual silver plated kerosene oil lamp with bright cut, hand engraved decoration. Wick adjustment knob marked The Silberlight Co., London, Manufactured in Germany. 19th century. There is a heart shaped maker's stamp on the cross shaped brace on the underside of the base. Size: 7 1/8 inches height x 4.5 inches diameter. Includes an amber glass ruffled chimney. Height including chimney is 10.5 inches. Very good condition, with slight tilt to threaded burner assembly and slight misshaping ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #819037 (stock #39B14 7938)
Swiss music box in an inlaid rosewood case with hinged lid and internal glass dust cover; the movement with a 6" brass cylinder playing four Scottish songs on a steel comb. Made in Geneva in the late 19th century. Tunes include: The Blind Girl to her Harp, Bonnie Doon, The Blue Bells of Scotland, and Old Bob Ridley. Excellent condition to the case and to the musical movement which is fully functional, with winding crank, run/stop and repeat/change features. There is some delay when the stop ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138580
This estate piece is a lovely Dresden cream-ground vase and cover, 19th century, of fluted cylindrical form; bearing the Dresden mark; entirely hand painted with chased gilt-enriched grapeleaf and foliate panels and medallions in shades of claret, pale blue, pale pink, green and royal blue; the cover decorated with a seeded and chased gilt Greek key border and a chased gilt finial; the inside of the vase having scattered gold cloverleaf design. Condition is excellent, Measurements: Height: 1...