Antique Victorian Era Cut Glass Ink-Well. Description: Wonderful Victorian era cut glass dipping pen ink-well, 2-1/4"H x 2"W x 2D, very good condition.

A fine quality and vintage hand painted Dresden porcelain 3-1/4" tall lidded mustard pot c1900-20. This lovely German porcelain serving piece features ornate and fine hand painted floral groupings in lush colours as well as gold highlights and trim...

Handmade 1930's tin double candle holder designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Stands 6"H X 8 1/4". Applied tin rope and leaf trim. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO. Beautiful vintage condition. Best known for his sterling silver designs Spratling's earliest work also included tin, copper, wood and weavings. Arts and crafts in design these pieces are rare as very few have survived the years in good condition. Insured shipping included within the U.S.

Tall Persian silver Rosewater Spice Tower, Early 20th C. Description: Silver rosewater spice tower with pierced holes to the top, embossed floral decoration, 12-1/2 inches high and 3-3/4 inches in diameter, it weights 381 gr. or 12.25 T OZ in good condition. Provenance: Knoxville TN collection. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Fabulous Fifties Fratelli Toso Murano Torchiere in vibrant hues of blue, pink and yellow ribbons with aventurine and latticino/zanfirico canes in mezza filigrana. This striking lamp truly makes a statement and stands on its own as a focal point in any room of your home. Lamp stands 24 inches tall and is approximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter at the base. There is a round, silver foil label in base that reads Murano/ Made In Italy/ Glass as for Fratelli Toso...

A lovely Venini “A Canne” Vase with alternating canes of Straw Yellow, Amber and Crystal glass. This large blown glass vase measures 11 ½ inches (29.2 cm) Tall, and tapers from a diameter of 5 inches (12.7 cm) at the base to 7 ¾ inches (19.7cm) at the top edge. Top edge is slightly wavy, and the base has a polished pontil, one clear round Venini label and one “vetri murano” label to the side. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the base venini/italia/84

A beautiful Venini “A Canne” Vase with alternating canes of Cobalt Blue, Green and Crystal glass. This blown glass vase measures 10 ¾ inches (27.3 cm) Tall, and tapers from a diameter of 5 inches (12.7 cm) at the base to 7 ½ inches (19 cm) at the top. Top edge is slightly wavy and the base has a polished pontil, one clear round Venini label and one clear “vetri Murano” label to the side. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the base venini/italia/84

A striking Venini “A Canne” Vase with alternating canes of Ruby Red, Blue-Green and Crystal glass. This blown glass vase measures 9 ¾ inches (24.7 cm) Tall, and tapers from a diameter of 4 ¼ inches (10.8 cm) at the base to 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) at the top. Top edge is very wavy and the base has a polished pontil, Venini label to side. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the base venini/italia/81

Large vintage 13 inch hand hammered bowl designed (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 2 inches deep. Weight is 1 lb. 12oz. Marked WS TAXCO 980. Scallop shaped edge with rope border. Beautiful vintage condition with some surface wear. No scratches, dents, dings or repairs.

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.

Gilt silver and enamel bowl souvenir spoon with scene of Constantinople and with a portrait of a Femme Turc (Turkish woman) on the handle. Late 19th or early 20th century. 800 silver. Size: 5 inches length. Excellent condition.

Scenic topographical silver gilt souvenir spoon with enameled bowl depicting a steam powered ocean liner, and the handle with an enamel flag. 5.25 inches length. Excellent condition, with no chips or damage. Unmarked.

Carved ivory okimono of a Japanese peddler with a pack slung over his back and carrying a fish. Probably Meiji period. Fine detailing to his facial features, to the two rats, and to the patterns on his clothing. Excellent condition. Size: 7 inches ht. (excluding wooden stand). Artist signed on under side of base.

A Norwegian tea strainer by the noted silversmith David Andersen. The gilded sterling strainer is adorned in blue enamel with white beaded jewels and is stamped on the reverse with "925" and with the Andersen mark for the period 1924-1939. Size: 4 3/4" length x 2 7/8 inches diameter...

George III sterling silver sauceboat by famous English female silversmith Hester Bateman. London. 1783. Serrated rim with flying scroll handle and supported on three hoof feet. Engraved with a family crest of an arm dexter holding wheat. Size: 5 1/2 inches length x 3 1/2 inches ht. x 3 1/8 inches depth. Condition: one foot slightly bent. No repairs. Legible hallmarks on underside. 5.71 troy ounces.

Description: a fabulous sterling silver tea/coffee set comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. This set has been manufactured by International Silver co, Prelude style...

A Pair of Large Brass Renaissance Revival Candelabra. Dimensions; 16.5" high x 7" wide x 5" deep (at the base); weight, a substantial 120 ounces, total. American, circa 1880; no mark.

A wonderful handpainted 2" high round cup and matching 5-1/4" saucer in the Old Imari 2451 pattern, produced by Royal Crown Derby. This English bone china cup and saucer have the Derby mark with the year cypher for 1906; the saucer also has the 06 date impressed under the glaze. This decorative item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...

Ornate plique a jour translucent enamel coffee spoon in unmarked gilt silver. Probably Norwegian. Early 20th century. The bowl decorated in polychrome enamels with a blue enamel border and with a foliate and berry center that mirrors the floral enamel finial. Condition: missing a portion of one cell in the enamel border of the bowl. Size: 4.75 inches.

Plique a jour enamel and gilt sterling silver coffee spoon by Norwegian silversmith David Andersen. Circa 1924-1937. Size: 4.5 inches. This delicate spoon is fashioned in gilded sterling silver with a shaded, translucent enamel bellflower finial. It is hallmarked with the .925 sterling stamp and with an early stamp of David Andersen. Excellent condition.

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.

Art Nouveau plique a jour translucent, shaded enamel & gilt silver sugar tongs. Unmarked, but Norwegian in origin. Circa 1890-1920. Size: 5 inches in length. These fabulous tongs are fashioned in gilded silver that is formed with dramatic scrolls filled with shaded translucent enamels colored in various shades of green, blue, yellow, amethyst, and orange. The cast grips are formed like Scandinavian biting beasts. Nice condition, with no missing enamel or repairs.

Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Dresser Box Description: This striking and well executed hand engraved Persian silver box, Octagon in shape, features repousse floral motif and birds on the domed lid. The Octagon shape is eight sided and on each side the artist has performed different elaborate repousse work which depicts floral motif and birds...

Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case. Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved on all four sides. Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W. Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...

Wonderful vintage mannequin from France. Linen covered body has some staining and tears, this beauty has been used, but has a lot of life left in her. Nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage dressform. Circa 1900's, it rests on a rare ribbed-style stand. Overall a wonderful decorative (or usable!) piece. Stands just over 5 feet (can extend up). Body is 31" long, waist is 27" around, bust 32" hips 34".

Beautiful vintage double sided school poster from France - was used in classroom for lessons circa 1940's-50's. In good overall condition for its age - some edgewear & light scuffs, light yellowing - nothing major. Also marked "Editions Rossignol Montmorillon Vienne." This is poster #9/10 "Les Fruits" & "La Graine". Measures 35-1/2" x 29-1/2" (90cm x 75cm).

A Royal Bayreuth sheep in meadow wall plaque from the 1900 1910 era. This attractive handpainted over transfer 9-5/8" porcelain wall plaque (or cabinet plate) depicts 5 sheep in a pasture...

Hand carved sterling silver dinner bell designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 3 1/2" tall X 1 3/4" wide. Mayan design on both front and back. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked with Spratling's 1940'S mark and STERLING. Featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p. 230 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill...

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.

An early Georg Jensen, Denmark three-piece sterling silver coffee set. Pattern designed by Georg Jensen in 1906. The coffee pot and hot milk jug are each stamped with the pattern number '1A,' whereas the sugar bowl is stamped '1'. Early Jensen marks, see photos for details. Hand hammered surfaces and carved ebony handles and finial with beaded trim. Excellent original condition. Size of pot: 6 inches ht. x 7 inches across handle x 4.5 inches across spout.

An extremely fine George II silver taperstick by candlestick specialist John Cafe, London, 1742, cast in sterling silver. Size: 4.5 inches ht. No repairs or damage. Fully hallmarked on the under side of the base. Hallmarks are clear, apart from that of the maker which is only partially legible. 4 troy ounces total weight.

Georgian sterling silver mug by Peter and William Bateman, London, 1808; maker's mark overstruck by that of George Gray. The Batemans were one of the most famous families of English silversmiths in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This baluster form mug has a leaf capped double scroll handle and rests of a spreading circular foot. Full set of clear hallmarks below the rim to the side of the handle...

A rare sterling silver rococo punch strainer by the famous Huguenot silversmith Paul de Lamerie, London, 1742. The round bowl of this strainer is finely pierced in a petal motif and is supported by opposing acanthus scroll and shell design handles. The strainer is hallmarked on the exterior of the bowl, just below the rim, with a complete set of marks including de Lamerie's third mark (PL in script beneath a crown). This strainer is in good condition and weighs a substantial 5.49 troy ounces...

A Georgian sterling silver pap boat by famous female silversmith Hester Batemen, London, 1784. No repairs or dents. Fully hallmarked below top rim. Size: 4.5 inches length x 2.75 inches depth x 1 inch height. Pap boats were used for the feeding of infants and invalids.

A fine pair of the finest hand carved wood duck decoys. A mating pair of green wing teal. Made from cedar artist signed Dan Heiman in very fine condition. Carved from a cedar log found at Big Bear California artist information written on bottom.

A fine pair of early covered vegetable servers rare multi colored design. Both in excellent condition one minor chip to underside of one top.

A fine antique caddy in all original condition finish and interior compartments sugar or mixing bowl and brass feet all complete. In good condition some minor restorations to the banding.

A beautiful buzzer bell ringer button for calling servant or hotel desk call button. Fine example in very good condition original wire very pretty stone. Measuring approx. 2 1/4 inches long.

A 19thC Imari ironstone decorative plate. This vintage 19th century 10" ironstone dinner plate is in the Imari palette. This plate is marked IRONSTONE WARRANTED with a crown in blue on the back, and it has a red 5 at the bottom rim and probably dates to the 1830s. This item is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some stained craze lines, minor cutmarks and some design wear at the inner rim...

A Spode Regent Y3963 blue demitasse cup and saucer circa 1940s This 3-3/8" tall cup and matching 4-3/4" saucer are both beautifully hand painted with lush gold highlights and rims, and it is signed SPODE COPELAND'S CHINA ENGLAND REGENT Y3963 with an underglaze 38. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. There is a slight staining at the bottom of the cup which is not washable. We have two in stock, priced individually. All items are thoro...

A Beautiful antique S Kirk and Sons sterling silver covered urn with heavy chased repousse a floral finial and ram head finial handles monogramed with a letter P measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall marked 11 oz. In very fine condition.

A French Manche a Gigot bone holder used to secure a leg of lamb or mutton while carving. The handle bears the French guarantee mark of the first silver standard (.950) and the holder, with its crown shaped terminal and trefoil screw, is of silverplated steel. Circa 1860-80. Excellent condition. Length: 8 3/8 inches.

English Victorian sterling silver inkstand, Sheffield assay, 1850, by Henry Wilkinson and Company. This inkstand is decorated with geometric hand piercing and has rococo foliate borders, supported on four acanthus feet, with two silver mounted, faceted glass ink bottles and a central removable taper stick, used for the melting of sealing wax. All of the silver components are stamped with matching hallmarks for the maker Henry Wilkinson & Co. of Sheffield, and with the date letter 'G' for the y...

Roseville art pottery vase in Velmoss II pattern, decorated in a matte finish rose glaze. Circa pre 1936. Unmarked. Size: 6.25 inches ht. x 5.75 inches across handles x 4 inches diameter. Excellent condition.

A Chinese export rose medallion porcelain vase of baluster form with four applied gilded lizard handles. Circa 1840-50s. The vase is decorated in polychrome enamels with two panels of courtesans with gilding in their hair and with two of butterflies and roses in a vase. Size: 10 inches height x 4.5 inches diameter. Condition: One of the lizard handles is missing a front leg and there is some minor wear to gilding on top rim (See photo details).

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

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...

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.

Tall, organic form sculpture by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati & Co.. The sculpture is formed of three joined irregular disks, with richly varied surface textures and folds. A large clear yellow disk is supported by two light smoke-gray disks (one disk has a slight bluish tinge that the other does not), the whole rising out of a dark smoke-gray block. The glass, being hand worked contains some bubbles, but are not considered flaws and add to the organic nature of the sculpture. The piece invites t...

Heriberto Juárez Castañeda" This "El Toro" the bull bronze sculpture is by important artist Heriberto Juárez. He's considered one of Mexico's most important contemporary artist. This bronze measures Approx. 9 inches in length mounted on a white marble base artist signed in the work. A great example of this artists work It would be a very nice addition to any collection of Mexican art. Heriberto Juárez was born in San Juan Teotihuacan, State of Mexico, and it was precisely there, land of...

A fine Japanese carved ivory artist signed dragon motif cribbage board. In its original fitted box originally sold by Kitashojik K. of Tokyo Japan. Measuring approx. 7 x 2 inches in very good condition some age yellowing and wear to the outside of the box. See pictures.

Polar Bear Walking by Peter Parr (Canadian-Inuit, born 1970). A large sculpture of a polar bear carved from green Serpentine. Circa 2000. Size: 17 inches length x 9 inches height x 8 inches depth. Peter Parr is an Inuit sculptor who works in the Cape Dorset region, at the southern extremity of Baffin Island, Canada. This region is home to many Inuit artists and stone carvers. Peter Parr is from a family of artists. He is the son of Nuna Parr and his grandparents were graphic artists. Pet...

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 ...

This bowl was manufactured in London in 1784 by the famous partnership of silversmiths Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, who produced silver for the firm of Parker and Wakelin, the Royal Goldsmiths who provided silver for the Prince of Wales and for much of the nobility of England. The bowl is formed of heavy gauge silver, weighing 10.37 troy ounces. It bears an original engraved armorial, which we have identified as that of John Maxwell of Terraughty who succeeded as heir to the Chiefdom of Maxw...

Aesthetic style coin silver octagonal bowl by William Forbes for the famous firm of Ball, Tomkins and Black, New York. Circa 1845. This bowl was probably originally part of a tea and coffee service. It weighs a substantial 12.92 troy ounces and measures 3.5 inches ht. x 5.75 inches diameter. It is beautifully engraved with chinoiserie decoration, using stylized Chinese pagodas and scrolling foliage. One panel is engraved with the family monogram 'MEW.' Excellent condition.

Figural cow creamer, 800 silver, German, late 19th century. This heavy silver creamer is fashioned in the form of a cow with horns and with a curled tail that serves as the handle. A hinged cover adorned with a fly on the cow's back is used to fill the creamer, and the cream is poured from the cow's mouth. Size: 3 3/4 inches ht. x 5 3/8 inches length x 2 inches depth. 4.76 troy ounces. Condition: one of the cow's legs is bent, but the creamer rests firmly on a table without any wobble. Sta...

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. The cup is stamped with a full...

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).

Newcomb College art pottery bowl decorated with white flowers on a blue and green mat glaze by Anna Francis Simpson. Circa 1920. Excellent condition. Size: 6.25" diameter x 3.12".

Newcomb College art pottery vase decorated with white flowers on a blue and green mat glazed ground by artist Henrietta Bailey. Circa 1923. Excellent condition with an insignificant flat chip to underside of foot ring and with a manufacturing blemish to glaze on side of body (see photo details). Dimensions: 5.75" high x 3" diameter.