All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1422562 (stock #39B78-2509)
A hand wrought Arts and Crafts sterling sandwich dish by Karl Leinonen and Son, Boston. Circa 1960. Size: 10.5 in. x 8 in. Executed in the manner of Georg Jensen with opposing floral scroll handles and supported on a short foot rim. Presentation inscription to underside. See photo details. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271795 (stock #R019)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1235945
Sculptural vintage sterling silver pie or cake server designed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Server measures 7" long, 2" high at the scrolled & beaded handle. Beautiful vintage condition with minor surface wear. No dents or dings. Weight 138 grams, 4.06 oz. Signed HA TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 9Penny Morrill's SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO shows other serving items in this design by Aguilar.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1169839
Very nice carving of Shoushan stone depicting a corn, 4.5 inches in length and 2 inches wide in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #472126 (stock #79)
A beautiful Large Staffordshire blue transfer ware well and tree platter made by Clews circa 1825. The platter features a scenic view of travelers in a landscape with ruins and a floral border. Measuring an impressive 21 inches by 16.5 inches the condition is excellent but for a minor chip that was successfully reattached (see picture) . It is amazing that there are virtually no knife marks or signs of use for a piece nearly 200 years old...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1421835 (stock #39B78-3238)
A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1970 item #1190310
Exceptional 1960's vintage Indiana Handcraft Glass Kingston 900 Demijohn in Burnt Honey color. This is a large, heavy bottle standing 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall. I can find no discernable scratches on this piece, and there are no chips, or cracks, this is a fabulous find. The glass is bright and colorful. Handblown, with rough pontil, attached handle. This piece was meant to rival Blenko, and it succeeds!
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1800 item #144014 (stock #04-29-05)
This is a Berlin porcelain coffee can and saucer, ca 1770-1800, with sceptre mark in underglaze blue; can and saucer each decorated with a central cartouche of classical figures surrounded by gilt borders; faint gilt loss on rims; 3" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1225084
Rare vintage sterling silver sauce bowl designed and signed circa 1949 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Bowl measures 7 inches long end to end X 4 inches wide at center X 2 1/2" tall and weighs 161 grams, 5.7 oz. Signed on the bottom SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING eagle # 13. Perfect condition with no dents or dings. Referred to as the disc pattern in Spratling's early catalogs this bowl was made for less than one year...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1990 item #1476525 (stock #HP/Ma874)
This kind of Mask is sculpted with minimal work taking advantage of natural deformations. The natural material would be tree roots, at least that is the information provided by the sellers. Some of these masks would however be old and used as burlesque masks during the various festivals. The parts with nodules are preserved with a minimum of modification to represent the eyes and sometimes the mouth. This gives each mask a unique look of puffy, hideous faces...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1239369
Depicting two beauties fully robed, the smaller having yellow China stamp to base, both having an attractive old surface, largest measures 6.25"H, circa late 19th century. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #955747 (stock #26C10 2016)
Rare Gorham Arts & Crafts sterling silver sauce gravy ladle in a hammered surface and with mixed metals design on the handle of two cherries, leaf and twig in bronze, and with a second leaf in gilded silver. Circa 1885. Excellent condition. Marks: stamped with the Gorham logo (lion, anchor, G) "sterling & other metals", and with the name of the retailer George H. Ford. Size: 6" length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Britannia : Pre 1960 item #65937 (stock #z3n6nd)
A large figural mirror, cast with a young girl gazing at the foliage, the wooden back having a metal easel support, stamped WMF , overall very good condition , a few abrasions to surface, glass not original, approx. 20 X12 in., may be a reproduction.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1950 item #1323458 (stock #40D23-531)
A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #819037 (stock #39B14 7938)
Swiss music box in an inlaid rosewood case with hinged lid and internal glass dust cover; the movement with a 6" brass cylinder playing four Scottish songs on a steel comb. Made in Geneva in the late 19th century. Tunes include: The Blind Girl to her Harp, Bonnie Doon, The Blue Bells of Scotland, and Old Bob Ridley. Excellent condition to the case and to the musical movement which is fully functional, with winding crank, run/stop and repeat/change features...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #373822 (stock #RB001)
A Viennese cold painted bronze figural, mid to late 19th century. Depicts a young girl seated in a chair and playing with a small cat that is on the girl's lap. The girl is laughing at the cat as she plays with a fringed stick that the cat is grabbing. Another cat is located underneath the girl's chair - probably wishing it could be playing as well. This charming bronze is believed to date to the Victorian era, circa 1860's to 1890's. Excellent condition...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #394991 (stock #1057)
A Country Primitive Tin 12-Candle Wax Mold; Rows of Four Candles X Three Candles. Dimensions; 10.25" high x 5.25" wide x 4" deep. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mid/late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #157745 (stock #620)
A Ruby Red Glass Inkstand with Gilding. Consists of Two Bottles (Inkwell and Sander) and a Tray, all with Gilding. The Inkwell and Sander have Brass Rims. Dimensions 6.5" long x 3" deep x 2.5" high. From the late 19th century. There is some gilt wear, but in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #924022
Four millefiore Decanters in graduated sizes of (with stoppers) 12 1/2 inches (32 cm), 11 inches (28 cm), 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) and 8 inches (20 cm). Attenuated necks with flared tops, matched millefiore stoppers. 3 bottles have Koscherak Brothers (KB) import labels and 3 have red/gold "Made in Murano Italy" labels, the labels can be seen in the photographs. No chips, cracks or repairs to any of the pieces. Acid matte finish to the bottles. Circa 1970's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #486279 (stock #116)
Japanese Arita Imari large bowl or charger Meiji period c.1900. A scalloped edge with beautiful hand painted bamboo and cherry blossom designs artist signed measuring 17 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep in excellent condition no damage, A fine example would be a nice decorative accent for any interior.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1374697 (stock #9739)
An Edwardian sterling silver repousse heart trinket dresser box dated 1901. This late Victorian or early Edwardian vanity box has a high relief or repousse design with flourishes, foliage and crimped edges. It has a gilt interior and a full set of hallmarks for Chester, England 1901. It has the maker's mark for Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. (trading as Jays) and it also has the retailer's mark on the bottom (JAYS 142 144 OXFORD ST. W.)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #814591 (stock #5948)
A Georgian 12-1/8" sterling silver stuffing or dressing spoon circa 1809. This fine antique serving item is fully hallmarked for London, England 1809-10 and it is in the Fiddle pattern. Made by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner (registered 1808), one of the most notable families of English spoon makers. Examples with a largish bowl like this are great serving spoons for many occasions...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1422049 (stock #40G29-1251)
An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179799 (stock #05-14-08)
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1004967 (stock #26C10E 3079)
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).
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #768010 (stock #40E96 108)
Set of twelve Copeland's Spode porcelain dessert plates with pink glazed borders and floral bouquet centers (each plate is decorated with an individual floral arrangement). Pattern #4375. Made for retailer Tatman of Chicago, with date codes for 1927, and with one plate being a later replacement, bearing a date code for 1938 and signed by the artist P. Hall. Size: 9" diameter. Condition: excellent, except for a rim chip to the underside of the rim of one plate.
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 1910 item #1266688 (stock #383ad)
Measuring 12" high (just under 31 cm)this cut glass ewer or claret jug is mounted with silver (800) and has an indistinct makers mark and the silver standard for Germany introduced in 1884, the quarter moon and crown. The interior of the silver mounts are gilt, and there are gilt details on the geometric sections of the repousse design. The designs are cut into vertical panels in the glass, with both diamond point and star designs, each panel below another panel in silver. The base is cut with...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #129806 (stock #511)
Wedgwood Jasperware Biscuit Jar with Cover; A beautiful Deep Blue color with classical design in white relief. Circa 1895, Wedgwood imprint and "England". Dimension 8" high to finial x 5.25" wide. Inside the barrel, there is some discoloration due to age.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1990 item #1245996 (stock #02424)
A R. Albert Old Country Roses 25th Anniversary cup and saucer. This scarce Royal Albert English bone china 3" tall cup and matching 5-1/2" saucer issued in 1986 "To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Old Country Roses". This cup and saucer 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. Tracked Pa...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #128435 (stock #501)
A Staffordshire Temperance Figure Showing a Well Dressed Man on One Side, with "Water" on the Base and a Disheveled Man on the Reverse, with "Gin" on the Base. There is a label on the Base Indicating that it was owned by someone in Pittsburgh in October, 1902. Dimensions; 8.5" high x 3.5 wide x 3" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #76150 (stock #z962)
This is a delicate pair of sterling silver grape scissors made by Tiffany and Co. with handles having applied reticulated scroll design and steel inlaid into the cutting edge of the blade, backstamp somewhat worn, marked Tiffany and Sterling, 5 1/4 in H approx and 1.34 oz.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1332632 (stock #39C23-323)
A pair of Bloor Derby armorial plates from a dinner service commissioned for the marriage in 1821 of Charles John Kemeys-Tynte, of Cefn Mably in Co. Glamorganshire, Wales, and of Halsewell, Somerset, and Elizabeth Swinnerton, daughter an co-heir of Thomas Swinnerton of Butterton Hall, Staffordshire. Size: 8 1/8 inches diameter. Marked with the scarce gold painted Derby crossed batons and crown mark, which was reserved for high quality, commissioned porcelain at Derby. Each plate is adorned with...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1132762 (stock #39B78 2967)
Georg Jensen, Denmark, sterling silver sauce boat with matching ladle. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1912 with blossom and leaf motifs. Stamped on underside of foot with Georg Jensen marks for 1915-1932 and also struck on the side of the body with English import marks for George Stockwell, 1928. Excellent condition. Size: 8 inches length x 5 inches height x 3.75 inches depth. Ladle measures 8 inches in length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1206315
A Celadon Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase, executed in the Chinese taste, having a cylindrical neck above the ovoid body, with a crackle finish throughout, studio mark and signature to the underside, raised upon a pierce carved wooden base. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12 3/4 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #512493 (stock #176)
Chinese carved malachite study of a foo dog or temple guardian. A beautiful grained gem quality stone Measuring 2 x 1 3/8 inches in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.