All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #276851 (stock #777)
A Set of Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Etched Glass Hurricane Shades. Dimensions 5" for the candlesticks and 10" including the shades. They are in excellent condition and are from the 1930's/1940's.
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 : Pre 1940 item #58918
Nobori Japanese banners, carps, warrior’s Yoroi and Kabuto (helmet), Musha-ningyo dolls and samurai swords are all the part of the display used for the Boy’s Days (renamed to Children’s Day), May 5th, in Japan. Culturally, the Japanese emphasize anything to do with children. The Girl’s day with hina dolls is in March. This Day is to wish for their son's health and future welfare. It is also to inspire boys in their manliness and hopefully bravery, discipline and honor codes come with it...
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 : 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 : 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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #303830 (stock #399)
A Three Piece George V Silver Tea Set with a heavily chased design. The teapot is 5.5" high x 9.5" wide and weighs 11.1 Troy ounces; the sugar is 3.5" high x 5.5" wide and weighs 5.5 Troy ounces; the creamer is 3.25" wide x 4.75" wide and weighs 2.8 Troy ounces. Both the sugar and creamer have a gold washed interior. The hallmark is embedded in the design and is difficult to see, but it is marked Y & W (possibly Yapp and Woodward)and assayed in London in 1934.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1085078 (stock #6512)
acob Grimminger sterling silver julep cups or flat goblets circa 1910 1920. These hand hammered tumblers are 3-1/4" in height, made and marked by Jacob Grimminger of Gmund, Germany (established 1895). Being sterling rather than 800 silver, these cups were most likely made for export and they have an Arts and Crafts hammered finish consistent with cups of this period. They weigh from 86.8 to 92.6 grams. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
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 : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1940 item #1089211
Japanese carved wood flower vase with inlaid design depicting a bird sitting on a branch surrounded with inlaid leaves. This item has a height of 12 inches, in good condition.
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 #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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1346452 (stock #9448)
A Birks Ellis Louis XV sterling silver 11" soup ladle with gilding and no monogram. This 11" ladle weighs 132 grams and it is stamped STERLING with the mark for P. W. Ellis & Co. of Toronto (taken over by Birks in 1928). It retains the original gold gilding on the inside and outside of the bowl and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, pattern ware, losses, damage or repairs...
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 : 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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #130280 (stock #423)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks in the Art Deco style. They are 9" in height and hexagon shaped (5" base), with removable bobeches and with a different monogram on the front and back of each one (four in total, probably for different family members). They weigh 22 Troy ounces (they are unweighted) and are date marked for Tiffany 1907-1938. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1264983 (stock #7076)
A vintage c1930s ornate pair of sterling silver open salt dishes in the form of winged swans with cobalt glass salt dishes. The swans have fine detail and embossing along with openwork; the wings are riveted with silver plate on brass pins. These fine table decorations measure 3" long and 3" tall. The swans test as silver (they are unmarked) and the wings pivot a bit, and this fine set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
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 : Pre 1940 item #183943 (stock #R007)
This wonderful scenic oil on artist board was purchased at a large market in the heart of Paris. There is a signature in the lower left corner, A. Gergeard 1933 and a sticker on the back with the address of the shop where the artist board was sold. The painting is in great condition with only the edges and corners showing a bit of wear. Offered unframed. Approximate size: 8 3/4" x 10 6/8"
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Pre 1940 item #1318449
Chinese natural shoushan Stone carvings, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 8.25 inches in height and 5 inches in width. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones. Besides stamps, Shoushan stone is crafted for carving figures, animal, flower and bird, landscape, stationery, tool, and other art objects.
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 : Pre 1940 item #562706 (stock #212)
A Japanese Banko monkey form art pottery tea pot with a beautiful glazed design robe. An absolutely charming work of this unique Japanese art pottery factory. Measuring approx. 6 inches tall in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1331383 (stock #7220)
A Birks sterling silver napkin ring from the 1930s-50s with no monogram. This tableware piece measures 1-1/4" across and it is 1" wide. It has never been monogrammed and it has BIRKS STERLING stamped on the interior. It weighs 16.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1186984
Chinese carved jade model of a bangle bracelet. Size; Diameter of the bracelet is 3 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1270936
Superb Chinese natural white Hetian jade pendant; depicting a fortune cabbage. Dimension: 67 x 31 x 8 (mm) or 2.63 x 1.22 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1240282
Chinese celadon jade carving depicting a bat belt slide, early to mid 20th century period, 2"L x 2"H, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1239892
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in high relief in sitting position, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1 7/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #912799 (stock #26C10 2227)
Tobacco jar in the form of an Indian Chief with feathered headdress, smoking a pipe. Headdress lifts off to access the tobacco. Excellent condition. Size: 7" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #711922 (stock #40E75 55)
A very rare Czech art pottery wall plaque designed by Karl Grossl in 1934 and stamped on the reverse FBS within a circle, Made In Czechoslovakia, and numbered 157-10P. Probably by the Keramia Company. Featured in Wondermasken book. The plaque is fashioned of terracotta and covered in a turquoise glaze. The relief female mask is in black with a colored rose. Size: 10" high x 10.5" wide. This is possibly a prototype as only 10 were made. Excellent condition. We also are offering a similar ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #436323
This vase is 6" in height.

There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs. This art glass vase is in Excellent condition.

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1171481
Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 1/8 inches high, in great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1258012
Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a man sitting in a lotus and holding some flower branch, 2 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #980620 (stock #452)
A 1920s/30s art deco vase with fine tube-lined decoration in the style of Charlotte Rhead and probably produced by Burgess and Leigh. Condition - excellent - no damages and no restoration. 17cm (6.7inches)high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1300859
Chinese Natural Hetian Jade carving of four fortune boys. Measurements are as follows; :175 x 90 x 30 (mm) or 6.89 x 3.54 x 1.18 inches and total weight of 0.92 lbs/416 grams, no condition issues. Wood base excluded. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17. Most of...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1258015
Chinese carved jade pendant, depicting a boy sitting on what seems for be a flower and holding a flower. 2 3/4 inches in height, no condition concerns. Provenance; From a NY collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #912879 (stock #26C10E 302)
Tiffany & Company sterling silver footed dish with garlands and floral decoration. Circa 1930s. Very good condition with no dents. Size: 7.25" diameter x 1.6" height. 10.39 troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1240290
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dog and grasshopper on a leaf, early to mid 20th century period, 2 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1273829
Fine Chinese natural jadeite boulder. Dimension: 147 x 91 x 56 (mm) or 5.79 x 3.58 x 2.20 inches with total weight of 2.46 lbs/1114 grams, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1240280
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
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 : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1363822 (stock #9621)
A Mayfair Open Rose Anchor Hocking 8" 60 ounce pink Depression glass water pitcher from 1931-7. This smooth neck pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs however there is some glass slumping at the bottom of the handle where it attaches to the pitcher side panel (pushed a bit inward. 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. Expedited tracke...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1040656 (stock #40F82 118)
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. Great condition, with a very minor ding to underside of the silver rim and with some bruising to a few of the white jewels, but nothing that detracts from the beauty of this decorative item by this great designe...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1270991
Beautiful color, hand carved Chinese natural green Hetian jade necklace. Dimension: each bead has diameter of 7*48 (mm) or 0.28 inches and total length of 19 inches with total weight of 0.09 lbs/34 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1335503 (stock #7339)
A Hazel-Atlas green Depression glass refrigerator storage jar with lid from the 1930s. This 5-7/8" across round jar has a ground (or fritted) handle or knob, a starburst molded pattern on the lid and it has the H over A maker's mark on the bottom. It would look great on your shelf or hoosier and it is a nice display piece. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a few small chips to the inner lid support rim of the base. All items are thoroughly and c...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1215367
Very well crafted Chinese chalice depicting a writhing dragon chasing flaming pearl in high relief, bearing Chinese seal mark, early 20th century period. Size; Height of this item is 3.5 inches, no condition concerns.
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 : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1423960 (stock #40J22-336)
A vintage molded pink glass figurine of a French bulldog by Westmoreland Glass, of Pennsylvania. Circa 1920s-1930s. Size: 2.75 in. ht. A frosted pink glass figure of a French bulldog with Rhinestone eyes and a brassed metal collar. Some chipping along edges, but still a very cute dog.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1040468
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. Size: The teapot is9 1/4"H x 7.5"W, sugar bow 3"H x 5"W and creamer's measurements are 4" x 3.5". This set is fully hallmarked with silver and maker's mark, in very good condition, small dent on creamer's tip, which I tried to show it in close capture picture so you can make an informed decision. Shipping is FREE within...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1172037
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting floral design, traces of seal mark on the base, 8 1/8 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1216779
Chinese enameled porcelain Wu Cai dish decorated with fishes against floral background, Chinese seal mark to the base, from early to mid 20th century period. Dimension: 2"H x 7 7/8"W, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1331938 (stock #7246)
A set of 7 hoosier glass storage jars from the 1930s with the original lids. These pressed glass hoosier kitchen food storage jars have their original aluminum lids which still fits tightly. The set consists of a set of seven including five of the 4-1/4" spice jars and two of the 7-3/4" tall canister jars. All have a ribbed pattern and all have a blank area for a contents label except for one which has an embossed COFFEE. We don't know who made them and they are in very good useful condition...
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. It is probably a creation of ...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1940 item #66633 (stock #z42)
This is an elegant early 20th century Bohemian molded glass drinks set, probably Moser, comprising a lobed decanter and six conical banded cordial glasses, each applied with a gilded acid cut-back frieze composed of birds and flowers. The decanter is 10 1/4 in H and the glasses are 4 1/4 in H approx.
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. Some Banko pottery...

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 : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #840255 (stock #WA0810)
Adorable vintage French enamelware match box (allumettes) in good condition. Sweet red color with white stripes. Circa 1930's. Marked on bottom with "12, BB, 18201, Depose". Some dings appropriate to age, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage piece. Additional pictures available via email. Measures approximately 6-1/4" high, 4-1/2" wide, 2-1/2" deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #181128 (stock #WA001)
Terrific Blue French Enamelware Saltbox!
This beautiful French Enamelware salt box. circa 1930’s, is in great condition for its age. Measuring approximately 5 inches high (to top of wooden lid) & 9-1/2 inches high in the back, it has a wonderful pale blue speckled pattern. It has a couple of minor dings along the bottom ridge (see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this splendid piece.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1940 item #94132 (stock #jp1)
This is a spectacular Art Deco vase "Grignon" made by Lalique c1932 in a deep amber glass with white patina, stenciled R. LALIQUE FRANCE No, 1086 Ref. M p.457 No. 1086, 18.3 cm, in excellent condition, having a minute rim chip and proper wear to the base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1940 item #987715
Striking Venini Vase in awesome shades of cobalt, aquamarine, and deep red. Done in the con macchie and a puntii techniques, this vase has an irregular surface, as the blue and aquamarine are worked more into the surface and the red is definitely left a puntii (dots on the surface), the colors are laid on a clear glass. The vase is asymmetrical with two opposing pulled points. There is a bubble in the rim that is visible in enlargement 4, not a flaw but mentioned for accuracy. The base is polish...
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.