All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #887586 (stock #26C10-2214)
A cased pair of repousse decorated napkin rings fashioned in sterling silver by the famous late 19th century manufacturer, Henry Holland, London, 1899-1900. This pair of napkin rings are of heavy weight and are decorated all over with crisp repousse work of scrolling foliage, and each is engraved with the original owner's initials in a circular cartouche, 'JHP' and 'JP'...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #384099 (stock #120-05)
This is an elegant set of 12 antique Victorian porcelain plates, ca. 1880, handpainted in an intricate scrolling foliate pattern in rich gold gilt; all plates have an underglaze mark of an eagle over a crown in red; also marked "handpainted" and "Austria." One plate has the mark of Thomas-Sevres-Bavaria, a well-known 19th Century producer of blanks for handpainting; this mark is overpainted on all other plates...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #129798 (stock #271)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Hand Chased Salt and Pepper Shakers with Tripod Legs with Lion Heads and Paws; 5" high x 2.25" at the base; tripod legs
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1318050 (stock #39B14 14048)
A rare and early chalk ware figure of a resting spaniel with finely molded detailing, glass eyes and the original finish. Circa 1870's to 1890's. Size: 16 inches long x 4 inches high x 11 inches deep. A few minor chips to the underside, not visible on the exterior, and minor scuffing consistent with the age.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #71311 (stock #z1001)
This is an outstanding die-stamped novelty sterling silver chamberstick made in Birmingham, England c1843 by John Willmore, having a detailed leaf and acorn shape. It is 5 1/4 inches H and in excellent condition but may need cleaning.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #871524 (stock #26C10 2067)
Minton hand painted botanical dessert service, including eight 9" dessert plates and 1 dessert stand. Date code for 1869. Each plate has a cobalt border with rich gilding and a hand-painted central reserve depicting various species of flowers, butterflies, berries, and insects. The stand has the same matching border but no botanical scene. All of the plates bear an impressed Minton mark; the stand is unmarked...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1056594
Antique Hand Crafted Persian Silver Hookha top, 19th C. The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookha was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookha made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #123022 (stock #468)
A Brass and Sterling Silver Stamp Holder or Box in the Art Nouveau Manner; circa 1890. Dimensions 3.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 2" high. It is in fine condition.
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 : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1169115
A TIFFANY & CO. STERLING LIDDED SNUFF BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY. With repousse and scrolled acanthus lid and gilt interior, marked Tiffany & Co. 13171 Maker's 9730 Sterling. Diameter 2.25 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1089038 (stock #39B14 9749)
Antique carousel horse by Armitage-Herschell Company of Tonawanda, New York. Late 19th century. This early carved jumper track horse retains almost all of its original painted surface and is in excellent original condition. Size: 59 inches length x 39 inches height x 11 inches depth. Hardly ever is a carousel horse encountered in this state of preservation and with so much of the original painted surface intact...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #335843 (stock #454)
A Small Victorian Green Glass Decanter with a Hexagonal Shaped Body; with Original Stopper and Gilt Trim. 8" high. Late 19th Century and in Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #338134 (stock #863)
A Heavy Celery Vase of Cut Crystal; England circa 1820-1850. Dimensions 9" high x 5.5" wide at top and 4" square at base. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1141450 (stock #510)
Bourcieria Torquata An original John Gould Hummingbird lithograph published in 1861 Beautifully hand colored with watercolor and added iridesence. Hallmandel and Walto printers London in good antique condition some age toning and light foxing. Slightly trimmed measuring approx. 14 x 21 overall size...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289645 (stock #864)
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork/Server wit a Heavily Embossed Floral Design. Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but no Makers Mark. Length 9.75 inches and weight 4.6 Troy ounces; 9.75". Excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #1002335 (stock #26C10-1782)
Double ended Victorian scent bottle of faceted ruby colored glass with gold filled, foliate engraved metal end caps. The bottle is divided at the midpoint to form two separate scent vials. One end has a cap that opens with a button and hinge, while the other has a screw cap of similar appearance. Engraved initial 'B' on caps. Circa 1880s. Unmarked, but probably English. No internal stopper. Condition is excellent with no chips or cracks or dents (one cap fitting is slightly loose)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1232791 (stock #7012)
A scarce Adams Isola Bella ironstone teapot c1860. This survivor English ironstone teapot measures 10-1/2" from spout to handle and it stands 7-3/4" tall. It has the Adams mark in use from 1819-64, and this table accessory is in very good condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than a hairline crack at the handle, some staining to the finial and some minor chipping to the inside rim under the lid. It has the expected frit and irregularities from the making in a piece this old...