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 : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1900 item #1292216
Chinese grey jade openwork sculpture of a boy amid lotus fronds surmounted by a badger and a bat with incised details, smooth polished surface with slight calcification in crevices, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 2.75 inches, no condition issues noted.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1107921 (stock #WA 1101)
Wonderful framed print from France of the liner LAFAYETTE, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1930 - 1938. Dimensions 20-3/4" x 28"
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #543706 (stock #198)
Fine pair of antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases finely hand painted with court scenes of Mandarin figures with applied molded dragons and foo dog handles. Late Ching Dynasty circa 1880s measuring approx. 14 inches 35 cm. Tall and 7 inches 17 cm. At widest point. In excellent condition one vase has a small repaired chip to the underside of the rim not affecting the value or Beauty of these exquisite vases.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #908770
This proud fellow stands 14 1/4 inches (36 cm) tall and is 8 inches (20 cm) from wing tip to wing tip, and 7 inches (18 cm) deep to the tip of his tail. He is made of clear glass with a few white and silver inclusions, with lattimo belly stripes, and reddish-brown back stripes, his eyes, beak and feet are of black glass. No chips, cracks or repairs. Signed on the foot Zanetti L. Bluish cast to the photos is due to lighting, not the color of the glass. Circa 1970's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1960 item #1074274
Fabulous pair of vintage Los Castillo weighted copper angel candleholders in a classic Salvador Teran design from the 1950s, I believe. These can be found in brass and silver plate with or without inlaid wings but I love the fantastic patina that the copper has developed over the years in this pair. Though a set, one of the pieces is slightly bigger than the other - they are after all handwrought works and bound to exhibit small dissimilarities...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1422401 (stock #38B12-17507)
A Victorian figural horse hoof commemorative inkwell. Dated 1899. A cast, silver plate mount on a genuine horse's hoof, with a commemorative dedication to 'Diadem' in 1899. Size: 5.75 inches length x 4.75 inches x 3.5 inches hr. Some wear to plating. Missing the glass inkwell liner.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #859831
A beautiful A.VE.M. figure made from nero (black), lattimo (white), and crystalo (clear) glass with gold foil and gold powder, this beautiful figure stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall and is 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)wide from her elbow to the tip of her outstretched hand. Wonderful detail in this figure. No chips, cracks or repairs. A.VE.M. sticker to base. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #543455 (stock #197)
A fine vintage Navajo Indian Teec Nos Pos rug, woven by Bessie Little Pouch. Featuring a centering double diamond hooked medallion design with geometric accents on all sides, feather pairs in the center, within finely serrated surrounds and a split wing border. Woven in tan, beige, black, red, orange, white and gray. Measuring approx. 6 ft. 4 in. x 3ft. 10 inches in very fine condition.

The Teec Nos Pos style of Navajo weaving is a bold, exciting and elaborate design...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1970 item #638796 (stock #20050080)
Bischoff Pinch Vase, green glass, 5 inches tall, approximately 3 ½ inches wide. No chips, cracks or scratches, some hard water deposits on interior at bottom. Retains its original label. 1960's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1970 item #1365987 (stock #9663)
A Bunnykins Sleeping in a Rocking Chair & Lambeth Walk egg cup style 2 footed 1959-1967. This scarce 2-3/8" eggcup was made by Royal Doulton, England and it is the style 2 footed version with the mark in use from 1959-67. It appears to be unused and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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 1960 item #845690
Gorham sterling silver five-piece tea and coffee service in the Plymouth pattern. Date code for 1958. Included are teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, and waste bowl. This set has received little use and retains its original paper labels. No monogram. Size of coffee pot: 9.5 inches high, 2 3/8 pint capacity. Teapot: 7.25 inches high, 2 pint capacity. Excellent condition, with no dings or repairs, requiring just a polish or buffing.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #993668 (stock #11AC18 6907)
French sewing etui fashioned in the form of a jade glass egg with gilt brass mounts, including the original sterling silver sewing tools: thimble, needle case, stiletto, scissors, and bodkin. The etui is suspended from a brass chain with finger ring. 19th century. Size: 3 inches length x 2 inches diameter. Condition: some wear to gilding on brass mounts. All tools are original with sterling handles, each bearing tiny French guarantee hallmarks...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1035819
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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #790277
Cenedese Aquarium Block, single large internal polychrome fish with marine plants. Block measures 7 1/2 inches long by 5 3/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide. Due to the handmade nature of the piece the measurements do vary so the dimensions are approximate. No chips,cracks or repairs. Unmarked. Circa 1950's
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 : Pre 1920 item #1040715 (stock #40F82 150)
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.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1920 item #912625 (stock #26C10-2237)
Pairpoint centerpiece in silverplate with cut crystal vase, fashioned in a classical style with female masks and garlands, and supported on paw feet. The removable crystal vase is decorated with diamond cut motifs and has a star in the base. Circa 1890-1915. Condition: Two small chips to the crystal (one on top rim; one on underside of base). Marked on the underside with Pairpoint stamps and the number C1536. Size: 7" x 7" x 16.25" ht.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #842782 (stock #39B78 1612)
American art pottery puzzle mug by George E. Ohr. Circa 1915. Mint condition. This mug is fashioned from terra cotta colored clay covered in a striated brown glaze. Impressed on the underside "G.E. Ohr Biloxi Miss." The handle is adorned with a stylized rabbit's head, and the rim, handle and sides are perforated with a pattern of holes. Size: 3 3/4" ht. x 3 5/8" diameter x 5 1/8" across the handle.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #134535 (stock #385)
A Pair of Russian silver candlesticks; makers name (Karla & JC)? dated 1893. They are 13" high and decorated with grape vines, the stem is based on a circular base with foliate supports, each fully marked. 19 T. oz.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1228481 (stock #40H18 105)
Storekeeper roly-poly tobacco tin, Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco brand, by The American Tobacco Company. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches height x 6 inches diameter. Very good condition, some minor paint loss and rust spotting (see photos). The lithograph decorated tin held one pound of tobacco and is in the form of a Store keeper wearing a blue jacket, black bow tie and smoking a pipe. Head lifts off as a cover. No dents.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1930 item #983838 (stock #01722)
A Wallace engraved cocktail shaker circa 1915 1920. This ornate vintage silver plate barware item is 13-1/4" tall. This pitcher features a large lid with a cork stopper, a cork-lined spout cap and a fancy engraved pattern which may correspond to one of Wallace's flatware patterns (a go-with piece). It is stamped 64 OZ V8099 WALLACE BROS. SILVER CO...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1087210 (stock #39B14 9678)
George I waiter by Augustine Courtauld, London, 1726. Size: 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches x 1 inch. Weight: 11 troy ounces. Britannia standard silver (95.84% pure). Excellent condition, with no dents, repairs or erasures. An attractive small size plain waiter with a shaped quatrefoil border and supported on four hoof feet by one of London's most influential of Huguenot silversmiths, Augustine Courtauld, and created while he was working in St. Martins Lane (1708-1729)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1970 item #794174 (stock #214)
A large Karlsruhe stoneware tile with deep crystaline glaze depicting Van Gogh style sunflowers and mounted as a plaque. Condition - excellent. 13 inches(33cm) high,9.2 inches(23.5cm) wide and 0.75 inches(2cm) deep.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #491458 (stock #142)
An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #304793 (stock #785)
A Royal Worcester Lidded Vegetable Dish or Tureen;; Gilt with Elephant Head Handles. Registration No. 68548, for 1887. Dimensions 13" long x 6" wide x 5" high. excellent condition.
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.
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 : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1960 item #1191641
Chinese pair of blue $ white lidded ginger jars, decorated with Chrysanthemum flowers, mid 20th century era. Size; Height of each jar is 4 1/4 inches, in very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1245998 (stock #02425)
A vintage high quality hand gilded 2-1/4" tall cup and matching 6" saucer in the English bone china Seville 6874 pattern by Aynsley. This cup and saucer features a Renaissance inspired hand applied encrusted gold decoration including griffons, with high relief gold highlights or encrusting. All on a cobalt blue ground with white and cream grounds as well. Aynsley made wonderful quality cups, many are collectible...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181054 (stock #SR8406)

Chamberlain's Worcester Milk jug, 5" high in rare "Best Queens" pattern, c 1830.

Condition: excellent Height: 5 inches
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #834685 (stock #38B12-1208)
Historical Staffordshire dark blue covered sugar bowl with transfer of Washington at Mount Vernon. Unmarked, early 19th century. Condition: light staining to interior of bowl and some minor glaze roughness; professional restoration to cover, not visible from exterior but showing under black light and with some color variation to the inside of the cover (see photo). Size: 6.5 inches long x 4 inches deep x 5.75 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1309731 (stock #7146)
A scarce antique period sterling silver filigree posey holder or tussie mussie c1900...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1171868
Fine Chinese famille rose bowl, depicting children at play, seal mark on base, late 19th century period. Size; Diameter of the bowl is 8 3/4 inches with the height of 4 3/8 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1910 item #171353 (stock #234)
A Dresden Footed Center Bowl by Von Schierholz Porcelain Manufactory of Thuringia, Germany. From the early 1900's. Dimensions 12" 5.5" x 4" high. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1212803 (stock #6953)
A vintage Art Deco three piece decorative hand painted luster set by Grimwades c1930. This set is in their Byzanta Ware series and depicts trees and flowers in a kaleidoscopic style view on the 9-1/2" console bowl and twin trees on the 7-3/8" tall candlesticks. Each piece has the Grimwades mark, and each piece retains all of the lustre and decoration. A beautiful set and scarce with all three original pieces. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1800 item #977216 (stock #441)
A rare Staffordshire "Prattware" tea caddy, unusually with original cover. On each side are moulded caricatures of Georgian "society" figures with their servants/attendants. This item was made during the last quarter of the 18th Century, circa 1780-1790. Condition - there are chips to the under side of the cover and the finial has been re-glued. There are some minor surface glaze losses to the edges and the figures. There are no cracks and there has been no restoration. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) high
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1334678 (stock #760)
A Beautiful antique sterling silver overlay cut crystal decanter. Marked sterling. Dimensions 5.0ʺW × 5.0ʺD × 10.0ʺH Condition Excellent
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #490609 (stock #133)
A beautiful example with hand painted motif of gold fish Tong Zhi period 1862 1874 with date mark on bottom. Provenance: the Sunn collection with fitted silk box and certificate of authenticity.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181061 (stock #SR8049)

c. 1810, coffee cup: 3" diameter x 2 1/2" high. We are happy to send items on approval. ALL MERCHANDISE HAS A FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Condition: excellent
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1376651 (stock #9753)
A Gorham sterling silver coffee pot dated 1899. This 7-3/4" tall tableware serving piece is stamped with the Gorham lion/anchor/G STERLING mark with 1 3/4 PINT and it has the number 14 and the Gorham year cipher for 1899. It weighs 488 grams and it is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion or damage. It has a fancy engraved RLA (or RSA) monogram and the handle is a bit wobbly and it has a couple of replaced handle pinions (in brass) and a bit of cracking to the handle thermal ...
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 1837 VR item #955354 (stock #26C10 1918)
Scottish three-piece sterling silver tea service, Edinburgh. 1824-25. Maker's mark CB, for Charles Bendy, known for his decanter labels, ladles and tea pots. Weight: 49.8 troy ounces. A rare set of compressed globular form resting on round, stepped pedestal bases. The gadrooned bodies are accented with decorative acanthus rims and handles, and the open sugar bowl and milk jug retain an original gilt wash to their interiors. No monograms or erasures. No dents or dings. Teapot has two minor p...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #859999
Newcomb College Art Pottery bowl with Narcissus. The sharply carved design is done in yellow, white, blue, and green glazes by Sadie Irvine. Potter was Joseph Meyer. Mr. Meyer and Miss Irvine are considered to be two of the best of Newcomb College pottery. The bowl is fully marked with the cipher for Newcomb College, artist and potters ciphers, GN46 for production year 1914. The bowl measures 6.5 inches in diameter and is 3 1/2 inches in height. Condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or re...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #271799 (stock #R022)
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1350548 (stock #595ad)
This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand. The backing over the table contains other French and royal insignia, including a shield and crown. The sculpture is cast in three sections, with some welding evident on the back. It measures 16" high x 17" wide, and is 6 1/2" deep. The casting is fine and well detailed, and there are no losses or cracks to the bronze. The su...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #175243 (stock #T 455)
Sold. Very Desirable Sterling Silver Letter Opener made by the Watson Company of nearby Attleboro Massachusetts with c 1910 hallmarks. Just think, at this time only about 1/3 of college students were women and only approx 5% were physicians! What New England college bound young lady of that era received this as a gift? Weighs 1/2 ounce on a postal scale. 5 1/2" X 7/16" wide. Very nice condition for age.
Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1181117 (stock #SR2129)

These wonderful Royal Crown Derby miniature "tygs" are hard to find. This one is in the popular imari pattern 2451. It's perfect.

Condition: excellent Height: 1.5 inches Width: 1.5 inches
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #607192 (stock #256)
Fine Shreve and Company Sterling Copper and Deer or Stag Antler three handle trophy loving cup. An exquisite example of mixed metal workmanship which shreve and gorham were so highly know for. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall and 7 at widest point. Monogramed with beautiful script initals in excellent condition original patina some minor bending at inside where one handle meets body.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1940 item #1350670 (stock #9496)
A Meissen Full Green Vine demitasse cup & saucer with a scalloped edge and gold trim. This 2" tall cup and matching 4-1/4" saucer features a wreath of green vine leaves on the outside of the cup and inside the saucer. It has gold trim and highlights and it has the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, a blue 43 and an impressed 1159 26. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1423961 (stock #26C10-JC)
A Chinese carved nephrite jade figure of a sleeping cat, on a red silk cord. Size: 2 in. length.
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 : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1058826
Heavy, thick-walled Orrefors Ariel vase with bands of repeating geometric shapes; circles, squares and triangles in dark, smokey (almost black) glass; complimented by the silvery airtraps; the whole cased in clear crystal glass. The color varies in intensity depending on lighting. Vase has solid band of color at rim. A halo of blue-green glass shows around portions of the vase and is visible in the photographs. Vase measures 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) tall and is 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide by 4 inches (...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #959893 (stock #39B14 8498)
Frederick Carder designed blue aurene iridescent glass compote by Steuben Glass Works, circa 1915. Signed 'Aurene' under base with production number 2642. Size: 8" high x 6 1/8" diameter. Excellent condition. A superb example of American art glass by one of the greatest glass designers.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #71312 (stock #z1002)
This is a fanciful Dutch silver glass-lined mustard pot and spoon having neoclassical piercing depicting figures in a garden setting, c1848. It has a domed cover, ball feet and is marked on the body, lid and handle. It stands 2 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1930 item #788726 (stock #186)
A rare 1920s Bursley ware vase in Islamic shape and painted in 16th Century Turkish Iznik style belonging to the 'Bagdad' range. The design of this item is attributed to Frederick Rhead. Condition - excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. 12 inches (30.5cm) High
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 : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1837 VR item #1419304
An extraordinary pair of early 19th century Sheffield plate covered entree servers, with beautiful shell designs on all corners. They each measure 12 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" high and are unsigned. The final is removable, so that the lid can also be used as a server, and the interior of the lid has additional rope design edging. All four corners of lids and bases are richly adorned with shells, flowers, and foliate elements, very unique and beautiful. Very substantial weight, the each weigh ju...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #335642 (stock #170)
A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #486713 (stock #122)
Traditional hand painted mandarin figures and floral and butterfly motif. An 19th century example c.1880 a dinner plate measuring approx. 9 5/8 inches in good antique condition some wear to enamels no chips or cracks. A nice addition to any group or a great decorative piece on its own.