All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #1424476 (stock #39B16-167)
A pair of unusually tall HB Quimper, France pottery candlesticks or vases, painted with male and female peasant figures in Decore Riche decoration.. Size: 17.2 inches ht. Circa 1930s.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #128911 (stock #437)
An English Silver Boxed Child's Set consisting of a Baby Spoon and a Pusher. Hallmarked Birmingham 1933, with the makers mark AP&Co. The Spoon is 4.5" in length and the Pusher is 3.75".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #562710 (stock #213)
Japanese Banko pottery art tea pot with beautiful enameled designs of cranes. Featuring a complex form with figured bamboo handle and a internal tea strainer impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 6.5 inches tall from bottom to top of handle this piece is in excellent condition.

Banko pottery wares have been produced since the nineteenth century both for the domestic market and for export. Banko ware comes usually as teapots and has charming designs of a peculiar style...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #268266 (stock #R014)
This wonderful blue and white swirl enamelware soap set is quite unique with covers for each of the three dishes. Meant to hang on a wall, each metal jar is for a different kind of soap. Circa 1920's-30's it is in great condition for its age. Minor dings on lids & edges, the bottom of the "savon noir" container has a large ding - but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this rare find. Measures approx 15-1/2" long, 6-1/2" to highest, jars are 4" in diameter at widest.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #480296 (stock #01-204)
This is a classical pair of sterling candlesticks, ca. 1930, with the mark of Redlich & Co., a New York silversmith in business from 1890 to 1946, the company later became part of Elgin. Also marked "cementfilled," "reinforced with rod" and "2071." Condition: one stick has some minor dents at the top of the base. Measurement: 8." h
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #562713 (stock #214)
A Japanese Sumidagawa or Banko pottery figural tea pot with multiple faces or mask images. A charming piece with bamboo handle impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 7 inches tall from bottom to top of handle in excellent condition.

Sumida pottery is a heavy, brightly glazed pottery and often has human and animal figures attached as reliefs. This pottery has its name from the Sumida river in an area near Tokyo. The origins of Sumida pottery are in the mist...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1940 item #1336185 (stock #7347)
A Japan 3 footed pink lustre fruit cup and saucer from the 1930s. This vintage 3" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer features a dusty pink ground on the saucer and the outside of the cup, which has a white interior with an oil-puddle like multicolour luster. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life on the saucer and small fruit arrays inside the cup. It has gold trim, three gold painted feet and gold sprigs. It is stamped MADE IN JAPAN and it is a definite must have for your collection...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #350553 (stock #R033)
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #310198 (stock #T 857)
Earlier Paper Mark Clip with their famous Repousse look but this time w Gold Wash, marked: S. Kirk & Son Sterling & 9. Mark used 1932-1961. 2 1/2 X 1" & weighs 10 Grams. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1171484
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 5/8 inches high and 1 7/8 inches wide, in great condition.
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 : Pre 1940 item #398740 (stock #R041)
This sweet little saltbox is in terrific shape. No chips, cracks or dings, it is ready to use in your vintage-style kitchen. It has a wooden top & measures approximately 5-1/2 inches across, 3-1/2 inches deep & 5-3/4 inches high (at the highest part in the back.) Purchased in the Champagne region of France.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1940 item #66881 (stock #sb1)
This set of three Georg Jensen small serving pieces comprises a pastry server in the Beaded pattern, and a sugar spoon and demitasse spoon in the Mayan pattern. They are in excellent condition, may need cleaning. The server measures 4 7/8 in., sugar spoon is 3 7/8 in and the demitasse spoon is 4 in. All are approximate measurements. The three pieces weigh 2.47 oz.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1110130 (stock #489.00)
A Japanese Celadon Porcelain Bowl, of small base rising to a brown rim, the base inscribed with a spiral pattern. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm). Condition Report: Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1041193
Large 20" X 13" hand hammered platter designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Weighs approximately 64 ounces or 4 lbs. Sterling rope border decoration. Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear. No deep scratches, dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards site spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #770780 (stock #26C10 2128)
J. Pouyat, Limoges, France porcelain relish or condiment dish, decorated with rich gilding to the rococo rim and handles, and with a lustrous interior. There is a gilded original owner's initial "B" applied to one side, and the dish is signed on the under side by the decorator with the initials AB and dated 1933, together with the Pouyat stamp. Size: 10.5"L x 4"D x 3"H. Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs, and with no wear to the gilding.
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 : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1264260
Chinese double gourd powder blue glaze porcelain vase, decorated with silver dragon chasing the pearl, from republic period. Size; Height of vase is 12 inches. Condition Report; Overall in good condition with hole to the bottom, small part of the rim with original firing effect. See the photos.