All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1355115 (stock #9531)
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #1322978 (stock #26C10-2593)
Coin silver table spoon by Frederick Marquand in the fiddle and thread pattern. Circa 1820s. Frederick Marquand worked in Savannah, Georgia and in New York City. From 1820-1826 he worked in Savannah and then relocated to NYC . It is likely that this spoon was manufactured during his time in Savannah. Size: 8 3/4 inches length. 2.85 troy ounces. Engraved on handle with script initial 'F.' Excellent condition with no dings or wear to the bowl. Hallmarks are crisp and legible.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1364318 (stock #9634)
An antique Rogers Star silver plated julep or punch or cocktail strainer spoon circa 1890. This 5-3/4" spoon has a pierced 2-3/4" across bowl and it was used to strain fruits and spices from juleps, punch or poured cocktails. It is stamped 1847 R.B. A1 for Rogers Brothers and it is in very good condition with no monograms, dents, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor bending to the join area of the handle and a bit of minor plating heel wear. All condition issues are noted...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1376654 (stock #9756)
A Loetz Crete Papillon 7" Czech art glass green vase 1890 1900. This period vase has the famous Papillon finish in green (Crete) and this line was introduced in 1898. It has a tapered 3-1/8" across girdle and 2-5/8" base. It is in very good condition with no cracks, wear or repairs however there is a 1/4" rim chip mostly affecting the inside of the rim with minimal impact to the outside - this vase can be ground down to eliminate the chip if you are so inclined...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1980 item #1350824 (stock #600vd)
This hand hammered covered serving platter is stunning, with exceptional detail and refinement. It is large, measuring 21 1/2" x 10 1/4" wide, 9 1/2" high (to tips of lobster antennae), and the applied lobster handle with seaweed is 10". The surface is all hand hammered, and the bottom of the tray is stippled. It is stamped "silver plate" on the tray, just under the lip of the top, with no makers mark...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1291559 (stock #02506)
A set of four 8-1/2" English porcelain fluted edge or scalloped breakfast plates in the Rome pattern, made by Copeland Spode. Each has an impressed 80 year date (1880), and these plates have the grey/black colourway. They have the early impressed Copeland mark, and two have the printed Copeland mark; each has impressed pattern and month marks...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1910 item #563884 (stock #216)
Emille Galle art nouveau art glass miniature vase circa 1890s. A frosted clear glass with a lavender color etched and wheel cut floral motif signed Galle. In excellent condition no chips or cracks some residue in interior. Measuring approx. 2.5 inches tall a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Pre 1940 item #1318449
Chinese natural shoushan Stone carvings, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 8.25 inches in height and 5 inches in width. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #560385
This is an antique fukusa (Japanese gift cover) that the design came from the old folk tale called Urashima Taro. It is the story of a man who rescued a turtle from a group of cruel children. The turtle, who happened to be a princess of a dragon palace in disguise, returns later to thank him. The turtle invited him to tour the undersea world to her palace. He spends many days wined (with sake, I suppose) and dined, forgetting the time...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1422561 (stock #39B78-4203)
A Georg Jensen, Denmark cake knife in Acorn pattern, with sterling silver handle and stainless blade. Size: 8.75 in. length. Excellent condition. Marked on handle and on blade.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1342819 (stock #7427)
An Edwardian sterling silver nut or candy dish from Sheffield, England 1906. This 4-3/8 x 3-1/2" dish stands on three ball feet, it is stamped with a full set of Sheffield 1906 hallmarks and it has the maker's mark for Cooper Bros. & Sons (CB&S in a shield). It weighs 39.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1258012
Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a man sitting in a lotus and holding some flower branch, 2 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1900 item #1257855
Antique Chinese carved seal stone with calligraphy, 1 1/3 x 2 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1980 item #1016646
Rounded cube paperweight with sightly irregular surface texture and flat polished top and base, gold foil ball inclusion in center of weight. The ball inclusion visually changes shape dependent upon ones viewing angle. Piece is a cube measuring 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) tall, wide and deep. Condition is very good, there is a 1/4 inch (.6 cm) surface scratch, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Scratches on base appropriate for age. Circa 1960's. Signed Venini/Italia
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #638205 (stock #261)
Chinese export Canton porcelain platter circa 1840. A large and beautifully hand painted decorated example in excellent condition no chips cracks repairs etc. some minor glaze flaws bubbles on edge. Measuring approx. 19.5 inches by 16 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre AD 1000 item #1292185
Antique Chinese white jade Yue axe with russet suffusion, smooth surface and well worn grooves. Size: Measurements are 5"H x 2.75"W, condition consistent with age.
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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #131912 (stock #535)
A Set of Six Gorham "Buttercup" Teaspoons; 6" long.