All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #394991 (stock #1057)
A Country Primitive Tin 12-Candle Wax Mold; Rows of Four Candles X Three Candles. Dimensions; 10.25" high x 5.25" wide x 4" deep. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mid/late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1317521 (stock #526ad)
With lovely detail, and movable wings, this spice container measures 8 3/4" long and is 3 3/4" high. The head detaches to show a shaker stopper and the wings are hinged to open. The feathered body is embossed all over, and at the ends of the wings, the tail, and the head feathers, there are raised tendrils, giving more depth and detail to the figure...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1245059 (stock #40H23 163)
Tiffany and Company Art Deco cigarette case in sterling silver and two tone 14 kt. gold. Age: dated 1928. Size: 4 1/2 inches x 3 1/8 inches. 4.75 troy ounces weight. Gilt interior. Great for business cards. Good condition, minor scratches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #512488 (stock #173)
Japanese Imari vase Meiji period circa 1890 a large bulbous base with a long neck. Hand painted in traditional Imari design and colors with blossoms and landscape elements. A fine piece with 24k gold color highlights in excellent condition some roughness to the bottom edge. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1910 item #105010 (stock #z131)
This is a very fine Art Nouveau clear crystal vase with silver overlay and slver base.The overlay is crafted in a floral and vine design with etching, monogrammed "FKC", in good condition. Base has crack not readily visible and vase will hold water. Frame is in excellent condition. Measurements: 10 5/8 in H x 8 7/8 in at widest part of bowl
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1153589 (stock #26C10 2431)
George I style sterling silver sugar caster, London, 1908, manufactured by the Gold and Silversmiths Company Ltd., of octagonal baluster form and with an intricately pierced top. Size: 6.5 inches ht. Weight - 4 troy ounces. Condition: very good, no monogram, with only a tiny ding to body (see photo detail), no wobble, stamped with a complete set of matching hallmarks on the body and on the cover and with manufacturer's full name struck on underside of base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #136996 (stock #61)
A Vieux (Old) Paris Large Breakfast or Cafe' au Lait Porcelain Cup & Saucer. Decorated with florals on a blue and gilt background. Dimensions; cup 3.5" x 4.5", plate 7" diameter. 19th century and other than minor gilt wear, it is in excellent condition
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1408823
Large oval serving bowl, measures 13" wide, 8 1/4" deep and 2 1/2" high, by the American silver company, Bailey Banks and Biddle. The firm was consolidated under this name in 1878, and this piece is from the early period of the company...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #333851 (stock #980)
A Continental (German) Silver Octagonal Tea Caddy; Dimensions 3.5" high x 3.25" wide x 2.5" deep. Embossed on all sides with scenes of people in front of a village. Weight 6.4 Troy ounces; excellent condition
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1004967 (stock #26C10E 3079)
A Russian silver mug engraved with two town scenes by Moscow silversmith M. Dimitriyev (1854-1877), dated 1869, assayer Viktor Savinkov. Excellent condition with gilded interior. Size: 3 3/4 inches ht. x 2 5/8 inches diameter. Silver standard: 84 zolotniks (.875 pure silver).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1940 item #1401683
10 Dinner plates by Black Knight porcelain company, Selb Bavaria, Germany. The pattern number is BLK 37 and depicts floral swags between a framed cartouche with floral bouquet...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1148239 (stock #6742)
A classic elegant sterling silver scalloped or Chippendale edge round serving tray by Birks. This sterling tray measures 14 inches across, it weighs 1,049 grams (approximately 33.67 troy ounces), and it comes with the original blue cloth Birks bag and box. It is stamped BIRKS STERLING 89/9 and it has the year stamp for 1972...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #490613 (stock #135)
A beautiful example with delicate sliver wire enclosure depicting a Dragon on a sliver foil background. Meiji period c.1900 in excellent condition measuring approx. 6.5 inches tall. A masterpiece work of cloisonné art.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1320347
Framed. The plaque painted with various birds perched and flying among flowering prunus, with inscription and two seals. The plaque approx. 19 1/4 by 6 1/8 in., 49 by 15.7 cm. No imperfections noted.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1300859
Chinese Natural Hetian Jade carving of four fortune boys. Measurements are as follows; :175 x 90 x 30 (mm) or 6.89 x 3.54 x 1.18 inches and total weight of 0.92 lbs/416 grams, no condition issues. Wood base excluded. 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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #840255 (stock #WA0810)
Adorable vintage French enamelware match box (allumettes) in good condition. Sweet red color with white stripes. Circa 1930's. Marked on bottom with "12, BB, 18201, Depose". Some dings appropriate to age, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage piece. Additional pictures available via email. Measures approximately 6-1/4" high, 4-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #130280 (stock #423)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks in the Art Deco style. They are 9" in height and hexagon shaped (5" base), with removable bobeches and with a different monogram on the front and back of each one (four in total, probably for different family members). They weigh 22 Troy ounces (they are unweighted) and are date marked for Tiffany 1907-1938. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1410705
During his long career, Spralting designs included many household items in sterling silver. This vintage sterling and rosewood tea strainer appears to be a bird in flight. Measuring 6" long X 2 3/4" the piece is in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 2000 item #1078515
Fornasetti designs are one of those classic 20th century things that are instantly recognizable, visually potent but not over the top. This vibrant, colorful rug is a classic “Sun” design by Fornasetti, done in machine-woven 100% New Zealand wool. Louis De Poortere had a licensing agreement with Fornasetti during the 1990’s when this rug was made. This rug will be a fabulous addition to any room whether it is used on the floor or hung on a wall, as art...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Cloisonne : Pre 1920 item #685488 (stock #T 1591)
Vintage green, white and violet enamel, Late Art Nouveau motif to Early Art Deco Enamel Watch Fob Chain Silver Color Metal marked: MADE IN GERMANY and a bird mark. Some say that green, white & violet were the suffragettes' "secret colors" and those who vociferously disagree! Would rather believe the former, as more cryptic and romantic, no? This is the only time a 2nd item just like it has been listed @ www.mimideeartwear.com, as the other like it was collected here in 2003...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1282169
Very well crafted Chinese enameled porcelain vase decorated with bird on a branch with yellow blossoms accented by peonies, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark, late 19th/early 20th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 9 inches tall, in very good condition, small flake to the interior of the vase due to firing process.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1004969 (stock #26C10E 3078)
George III two handled sterling silver cup by silversmith John Langlands I, Newcastle, 1769. Size: 5 inches ht. x 7.5 inches wide x 4 inches diameter; 10.43 troy ounces. John Langlands came from a noted family of plate makers. The cup has two opposing scroll handles, each of which bears the18th century owners' engraved, shaded block initials - M*M and M.W. The body of the cup is encircled with an applied girdle and is supported on a circular, raised dome foot...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1920 item #293563 (stock #WA007)
Late Meiji to early Showa (1895-1930) period Satsuma covered bowl. Measures 8 3/4" diameter and is 5 1/4" high with the cover on. Decorated in a moriage pattern with young boys (Karako) playing at various pastimes, highly detailed painting interspersed with raised white moriage dots. The interior of the bottom and the lid are both decorated with an elaborate scene of birds flying amongst a profusion of flowers. Excellent condition with no cracks or chips or restorations.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1396785 (stock #40E57-223)
Scarce mini Coalport cabinet cup and saucer with turquoise and red enameled jewels on a canary yellow glaze ground with gilded accents and gilded interior. Circa 1890s. Fluted shape. Size: 3.5 inches diameter saucer; 1.75 inches ht. cup. Excellent condition, no chips or lines, no wear to gilding or jewels.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #639670 (stock #TR525)
This is a rare pair of sterling silver candlesticks made by the esteemed Mauser silver manufacturing company of New York, New York between 1887 and 1903. The candlesticks are 8" tall and the base measures 4 1/2" in diameter. The stem is weighted, and the bottom is fully hallmarked. One of the candlesticks was expertly repaired at the bottom of the stem just above the base. There is an Old English letter engraved on top of the base, your guess is as good as mine as to what letter it could be...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #607488 (stock #258)
Chinese Chinoiserie lacquer box with scenes of temple houses and figures in landscape circa 1860. A beautifully all hand painted scene on a red lacquer background the box is made of wood and the clasp of brass. A fine example in very good antique condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #178680 (stock #652)
A Victorian Brass Coal Hod or Bucket with a Swing Handle on Top and a Fixed Handle on the Back. Dimensions 14" x 12" x 17" to handle. Some minor dents, but overall in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1189413
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 19th/20th c., of baluster form applied around the high shoulder with gilt dragons, figural and floral design to the side. Size; Height of this item is 7 1/8 inches, in good condition.. Provenance: Estate of Margaret Winling Gulotta (1928-2007), New Orleans, LA. Wood base excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1970 item #1283088 (stock #423vd)
Very finely modeled in blanc de chine porcelain, this figure depicts a fish seller, seated next to his basket of fresh fish. Measuring 10" high x 8 1/2" wide, with a stamped mark of Sandizell, Hoffner & Co, Dresden, West Germany, it dates to the 1960's and is also signed in script, S. Matt, which is probably the artist. Excellent condition, with only a tiny loss to a leaf on the base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Marble : Pre 1940 item #126166 (stock #7)
An Inkwell in Black Marble with a Brass Top; 4" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #914118
Water pitcher in Narcissus Spray pattern by Indiana Glass. Pattern was made from 1917 to around 1928. Pressed glass pattern decorated with Red, Green and Gold. Pitcher is 8 1/2 inches (cm) tall, very heavy glass. Minor surface scratches and manufacturing stress marks, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1920.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #567444
This antique fukusa (Japanese gift cover) carries a message wishing the receiver of the gift a long healthy life. The Mino-game, a long tailed turtle, is said to live 1000 years and is shown here with an imaginary island of Mt. Horai on his back. To the Chinese, Mt. Horai was where all the immortals had lived. The land where no one gets sick or dies...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #276851 (stock #777)
A Set of Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Etched Glass Hurricane Shades. Dimensions 5" for the candlesticks and 10" including the shades. They are in excellent condition and are from the 1930's/1940's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1408578
By the London silversmith, John Keith, this ornate cream jug was made in 1853. The hallmarks are all clear, and include the silver standard, Queen Victoria, the date mark and mark of Keith. It measures 5 1/4" high and is 4 1/4" wide from tip of lip to handle. Lovely rococo repousse designs, with the base standing on four feet in the shape of hooves. There is a small bird engraved on the front, not clear in photos, and also worn. Condition is good, with some tarnish visible, and slight dents...
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 #1200213 (stock #26C10 2487)
Sterling silver sugar caster or shaker, after an original design by Samuel Wood from 1750. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height. Weight: 7.1 troy ounces. Excellent condition; no damage; no monogram.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1980 item #1013433
A small Bavarian sculpted wood figural group of Saint Francis of Assisi liberating the wild doves on their way to market. As the storied event goes, the young man surrendering the doves was also invited (and obliged) to become a friar in the Order. Note the original story from "The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi", the Fioretti (Vicenza, 1476.) This masterful (if miniature) wooden sculpture is about 4 3/4 inches tall including the attached base (about 4 inches tall without.) The base wit...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1920 item #1108408 (stock #6611)
An ornately styled and decorated vintage c1910-20 12-3/8" x 8" dresser tray with a glass base and real hand-made lace. This tray has a custard yellow mother-of-pearl style finish with gilding and staining around the ornate border. The glass tray sandwiches fine hand sewn lace with subtle pink and blue pastel highlights. It is signed AUSCO and PATRICIA on the back, and it is in superb original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, stains, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thorough...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #490051 (stock #128)
English rosewood traveling secretary circa 1850. These pieces were custom made for British Officers stationed in India and were brought home and have been widely collected. This is a particularly interesting example with a carved top brass banding and a exotic interior with place for correspondence and storage for writing utensils etc. It is mounted to a quality rosewood stand making it a nice side or lamp table. In good antique condition a repaired age crack due to shrinkage of the wood on the ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1169251
Chinese Guan-style ceramic bowl, with everted rims above the shallow bowl, further raised on a short foot, coated with a cracked celadon glaze, the recessed base reveals the brown clay body. Size: Diameter of this fine bowl is 7.6 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1357059 (stock #SBUD-006)
Thai Buddha amulet with Buddha in the earth touching position made with sacred and fragrant substances and pressed in a mold. The case is either gold or gold plated with intricate carvings and a carving of a Buddha face in the back of the case. Size: H 4cm. Condition perfect.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1270226 (stock #02495)
Mid 19th century Bohemian pair of ruby stained jars with a grape and vine motif. This attractive antique pair are in in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than a few very small touches of wear to the red on one stopper and on the upper rim. 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. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. star...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1277541
Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 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. Most of the nephrite jade in the world are g...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1200196 (stock #26C10 2490)
Gilded sterling silver anointing spoon commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902, by Cornelius Saunders and James Shepherd. Size: 6.75 inches length. This spoon is designed after the 12th century anointing spoon of Henry II, currently in the English Royal Collection. Condition: very good and retaining most of the original gilding.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #136694 (stock #270)
A Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Height 13", condition excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1401684
Large in size at 10 1/4" high and roughly 5 1/2" in diameter (3 3/8" diameter across base). The design is Pomegranate, and was created by William Moorcroft in 1910. As an early design by him, it is desirable and hard to find, especially in larger pieces. The vase is impressed with the Moorcroft name, Made in England, the number 393, has the written signature and a paper label. The background is a very deep cobalt, appearing almost black, with six pomegranates, leaves, and grape clusters in...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #136781 (stock #398)
A Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot, with the date mark for 1897. Given as a 25th anniversary present and inscribed "1873-1898". Weight is 23.7 Troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1212948
Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960
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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #303830 (stock #399)
A Three Piece George V Silver Tea Set with a heavily chased design. The teapot is 5.5" high x 9.5" wide and weighs 11.1 Troy ounces; the sugar is 3.5" high x 5.5" wide and weighs 5.5 Troy ounces; the creamer is 3.25" wide x 4.75" wide and weighs 2.8 Troy ounces. Both the sugar and creamer have a gold washed interior. The hallmark is embedded in the design and is difficult to see, but it is marked Y & W (possibly Yapp and Woodward)and assayed in London in 1934.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #542852 (stock #194)
Antique sterling silver overlay art nouveau perfume bottle. A beautiful example measuring approx. 4 inches tall in excellent condition some minor scratches to sliver clear glass nice heavy overlay. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1422049 (stock #40G29-1251)
An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1950 item #132190 (stock #477)
An Irish Belleek Ewer with Applied Florals; the Ewer has the 4th mark, indicating 1946-1955. The height is 9.5 inches. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1900 item #1079356
Wonderful 19th century Chinese enameled porcelain bowl, 2 3/2 inches tall and 6 1/2 inches in diameter, very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1010517 (stock #m405)
A Rare Signed Candleholder from the workshops of Charles Rohlfs in Buffalo, New York circa 1905. Made of mahogany and brass. Measures about 6 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" across. In good condition, does show some wear and tarnish, top is a bit misshapen. Great look and rare.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1291624
Antique Chinese silver marriage box; of rectangular form with hinged cover, repoussé phoenix and dragon amid clouds with flaming pearl at center, outlined with small celadon jade ring; the paneled sides of mushroom and floral motifs; hallmark (some typical wear); approx. total weight 110.5 g (including jade). Size; Width of silver box is 3 3/4 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1270936
Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 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. Most of the nephrite jade i...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1423392 (stock #40H19-1194B)
A grouping of Imari pattern Ironstone china by G.L. Ashworth Bros. English. Circa 1862-1891. Included are six dinner plates (10 in.), two soup plates (10 in.), and a large 19 in. oval serving platter. These total 9 pieces. The decoration is hand colored, and the two soup plates have a different coloring to the central design than the other pieces. The platter measures 15 in. x 19 in.
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. This company hails from the Brantford area of Southern Ontario and thei...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172038
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting geometric design on the neck followed by landscape design on the body, seal mark to the base, 9 3/4 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.