All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1800 item #1419297
Hanging censer, measuring 15 1/2" from top loop to bottom of censer, 5 1/2" wide, the censer body 8" high. Unmarked, tests silver, 800 or above. Early pieces were rarely marked. The censer body hangs by silver chains, attached to figural subjects, and is decorated heavily with bands of foliate designs and roroco repossee motifs. The bottom of the censer has a rich band of acanthus leaf decoration, with a grape cluster at the bottom...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1379958 (stock #TR992)
This is a great sterling silver repousse letter opener by the prominent Baltimore silver smiths Kirk and son. The 5 7/8” long sterling letter opener is vermeil (gold plated) and not counting some minor scratches is in very good condition. The letter opener is hallmarked Kirk & Son and Sterling.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #932728 (stock #40F37 107)
Rare sterling silver spectacles in a green shagreen eye glasses case with silver mounts. Circa 1790-1800. The silver eyeglasses are unmarked, but are probably English, with folding frames. The shagreen (shark skin) case is in excellent condition with unmarked silver mounts and a working push-button catch. Size: 5 1/4" ht. x 2" width x 5/8" depth. Shagreen was made from the skin of the dogfish, a variety of shark, and was filed smooth and then applied like leather over a wooden case...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #486735 (stock #124)
Beautiful rare Quianlong 18th century porcelain large bowl or charger exquisite Floral motif in soft enamels. Measuring approx. 14 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. In excellent condition no chips or cracks with wear to the enamels. A fine early example would be a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1354308 (stock #9526)
A Sadler Ye Daintee Ladyee blue teapot from the 1930s 1940s. This 7-1/2" tall light blue teapot is in the form of a crinoline or dainty lady and it has the Sadler stamped mark. It appears to have never been used 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 signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1249623 (stock #7058)
A scarce 19th century ironstone 6-3/8" plate in the scarce Canadian pattern retailed and signed by F.T. Thomas, Quebec, Canada. This brown transfer plate features a view of Montmorency Fall Winter View and it has the pattern's beaver, vine and flower border. This piece of historical Canadian dinnerware is in fair condition with some condition issues including a a tight crack, some staining and darkening of the allover crazing lines...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #834691 (stock #39B14 6203)
English partial tea service adorned in Imari decoration, unmarked but probably Coalport, with some pieces bearing the pattern number 653 painted in red. Circa 1810-1825. This service includes the following items: teapot with stand, milk jug, waste bowl, 9.5 inch plate, 6 tea cups, 2 coffee cups (one cracked), and 4 saucers. Dimensions of tea pot: 10 inches long x 5.5 inches high x 5 inches deep. Very good condition with some wear to gilding.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #912601 (stock #26C10 2241)
A rare Royal Crown Derby two-handled loving cup in the popular Witches pattern, #6299, with date code for 1916. Mint condition, with no wear to gilding. Size: 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" high. An unusual form in a desirable Imari pattern.
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 : Pre 1980 item #553652 (stock #206)
Fine Santa Clara pueblo pottery example by Gwen Tafoya. Completely hand made and fired in the traditional manner featuring a water serpent design. Measuring approx. 3 tall and 5 inches in diameter. A fine signed example of Native American pottery by one of the great pottery artists.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180867 (stock #10171)
This is a pristine Bavarian porcelain tea service in the EMPRESS pattern, variously marked Schumann-Bavaria and hand decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; includes a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar. Mint condition. Measurements: tea pot, 7 _ in. H; creamer, 4 _ in. H; and sugar, 4 _ in. H.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1363525 (stock #9615)
A Royal Doulton The Orange Lady HN1759 figurine. This 8-1/8" high figure was produced from 1936-75 and this example is in heavy ceramic rather than porcelain or bone china. It has an early Doulton stamp, no registry number and a hand painted model number; the shawl is brown with grey stripes, the skirt is a light purple and the oranges have no holes. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1910 item #1257989 (stock #GD-023 )
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and Red under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a house with individuals overseeing a fishing scene in a lake. From the blue mountains, an individual rides on a dragon over the lake. No cracks or chips. Height 3 inches, width 1.25 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #265397 (stock #121-3)
This is a wonderful unmarked sterling silver miniature perfumer, ca. 1890, with stopper, no funnel. The medallion shape is highlighted by delicate scrolling and it is decorated with a crisp diaper pattern surrounding a central shield where an initial could be engraved. Condition: excellent; measurement: 2 1/8 in. x 1 _ in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1244744 (stock #39C80 9733)
French art glass pate-de-verre bumble bee ring dish by Almeric Walter, Nancy, circa 1920's. Designed by Henri Berge. Size: 3 7/8 inches length x 2 3/8 inches width x 1 1/8 inches height. A boat shaped frosted glass dish shading to yellow and green, adorned with a three dimensional figure of a bumble bee resting on the rim. Excellent condition. Signed: Berge SC. A. Walter/Nancy on inside of dish.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #122769 (stock #233)
A Sterling Silver Victorian sugar basket with a swing handle and a fitted green glass liner. An overall grape and vine pattern.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #983429 (stock #40F47 60)
English novelty, figural horseshoe shaped inkstand by James Dixon and Son of Sheffield, fashioned in silverplate (EPNS) with a removable glass inkwell. 19th century. A wonderful desk accessory for the equestrian collector. Excellent original condition, with no chips, dents, cracks or restoration. Size: 4 7/8" wide x 5" deep x 2" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920 item #300046 (stock #T 801)
SOLD. Interesting high grade silver offering chased repousse bowl or cup of Far Eastern origin with 6 peacock motifs. Persian? Indian? Burmese? Stands 1 5/8", 2 1/2" across the off round and weighs 1.1 Oz or 33 Grams. In as found unpolished condition with the usual charming dimples, that decades old silver gets and priced accordingly. Sold, no price no info