All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1075180
Heavy, crystal, ovoid shaped vase internally decorated with fish in pond weed. Vase is highly reflective to give impression of many more fish swimming in pond. Vase measures approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter and is 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall. Fish and pond weed are green and brown. There is a small bruise on the side of the vase about the size of a nickel, and some surface scratches, and minor interior cloudiness to the vase. Vase is marked ORREFORS/SWEDEN/GRAAL 2955 C/Edward Hald...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1133976
Great decorative and functional design by Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Notsjo. Translucent amethyst bulbous cup tapering to narrower short cylindrical neck. Narrow hollow applied blue midsection joins amethyst portion to cylindrical transparent amber/tortoise shell portion of stem, which widens into hollow disk foot; transparent amber/tortoise shell glass is coated with applied silver lustre that appears blue...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #985115
If you love animals, you will adore this beautiful, large, thick-walled cylindrical vase internally decorated with brown/white striped and white/brown striped Zebras. Signed on base ORREFORS/Ariel No 353-E4/Ingeborg Lundin. Vase measures 6.75 inches (17 cm) tall and is 6.25 inches (15.8 cm) in diameter. Vase weighs in at 17 pounds. Circa 1974. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #984538
Fabulous heavy, thick walled cylindrical vase with flared rim, internally decorated with male faces in blue. Circa 1973. Signed on base, ORREFORS/Ariel No 223-E3/Ingeborg Lundin No chips, cracks or repairs. Weighs in at 10 pounds, and measures 6.75 inches (17 cm) Tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1075181
Mystical, magical, eerie, artistic are all words that describe this wonderful vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Heavy hand-formed glass, black trees cased in clear crystal, with a fog of opalescent haze in the branch tops. Vase is reminiscent of quiet, solemn woods when the fog starts drifting in on a slight breeze. Created in 1958 by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta this vase is part of the Unica series of hand made one of a kind glass pieces...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #988076
Spectacular thick walled, heavy cylindrical glass vase by Edwin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Vase depicts a Gondolier playing a guitar on one side, and a female figure with flowers on the other. Upper rim has closely spaced vertical air traps all the way around. Colors are in rich shades of blue, purple and honey-amber. Vase measures 6.5 inches (16 5 cm) tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, weighs 11 pounds. Vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1212948
Iittala "i-glass" or "bird beak" decanter in blue designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Engraved on the base "T. Sarpaneva 2500". The decanter measures 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) tall and has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm). Condition is very good, with very minor light surface scuffs; no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Contemporary item #1058837
Large, extremely colorful, bowl swirled in shades peacock blue, red, amber, green, gold, and white. Clear applied crystal foot with polished pontil, and three plastic "feet". Small rough spot on outside of rim but no chips, cracks or repairs. Bowl measures 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) Tall and is 13 inches (33 cm) in diameter. Signed in pontil Kosta Boda/BVALLIEN/50222; company label to side. Circa 2005
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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #554222 (stock #20050048)
Orrefors Fish Graal vase, circa 1951. 6 large Fish, 4 smaller fish in background and pond weed. Rarer, near spherical form. Signed ORREFORS/ Graal No. 225 D/ Edw Hald. Piece measures 4 ¼ inches tall and is 13 ½ inches in circumference. Highly reflective and gives illusion of many more fish swimming in pond. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or scratches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1058819
Spectacular thick walled, heavy cylindrical glass vase by Edwin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. Vase depicts a Gondolier playing a guitar on one side, and a female figure with flowers on the other. Upper rim has closely spaced vertical air traps all the way around. Colors are in rich shades of blue, purple and honey-amber. Vase measures 6.5 inches (16 5 cm) tall and is 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter, weighs 11 pounds. Vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1140324
Orrefors Ariel vase designed by Ingeborg Lundin, rows of squares formed by silvery air traps on a black background, encased in a thick layer of crystal glass. The vase is marked ORREFORS/Ariel No 328 H/Ingeborg Lundin; and dates from 1960. The vase stands 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) Tall and is 5.5 inches (13.9 cm) in diameter. In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Ivory : Pre 1910 item #105400
This is a stylized ivory "donkey" handle corkscrew, having a finely carved donkey head with ears, mane and one glass eye, underside of handle has a carved arrow, marked STERLING silver repousse banding attached to brass corkscrew, very good condition with one eye missing and wear to silver banding. May need cleaning. Total measurement is 6 in approx, Ivory head is 4 1/2 in handle length x1 1/4 in H, ivory width is 3/4 in approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #194241 (stock #T 605)
Sold, no price, no info. Lucky Dragon for Button Collectors. c 1900 .75" plus with four way shank. Nice warm, mellow color and smooth patina in relief areas. No missing pieces. Including shank it is 7/16" thick.
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All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #179373 (stock #634)
A Boxed Ivory Handled Fish Serving Set, with Silverplate Blade and Tines; by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, England. c.1880-1890. Knife 11" and fork 8.5". Excellent condition, with some minor wear to box.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #275249 (stock #817)
A Victorian Calamander or Coromandel Box with Brass and Copper Fittings and a Pierced Lid. Dimensions 8.5" wide x 5" high x 3.5" deep. From 1870-1890 and in excellent condition with the exception of a slight age separation in the inside bottom.
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 #122547 (stock #335)
A Wedgwood coffee or chocolate pot with cover; Light Blue Jasperware with a classical design in white relief. Wedgwood imprint, circa 1880. Dimensions 9" high x 4.5" wide. Perfect condition
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 : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1700 item #1304098
Depicting the resurrection of Christ. Very fine carving, most of the original polychrome intact. H. 33,5 cm, W. 21,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, paint loss, remains of woodworm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1700 item #1304097
Depicting the Lamentation of Christ. A very finely carved panel with most of its original polychrome remaining. At the back of the door there is a painted portrait of Christ with the crown of thorns. H. 45,5 cm, W. 28 cm. Condition: expected agea wear, paint loss an remains of woodworm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1990 item #1158966
HERMES Ashtray with a nautical motif, and is so appropriate a gift for the boating enthusiast. Colors are bright and the piece is unused. Fully marked by Hermes Paris. Ashtray measures 6.25 by 6.25 inches (15.9 x 15.9 cm, no chips cracks or repairs. This Hermes ashtray comes in it's original presentation box. Circa 1985
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181055 (stock #SR8139)

c. 1820. 2 1/2" diameter x 2 1/2" Height. Condition: excellent

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 1900 item #512488 (stock #173)
Japanese Imari vase Meiji period circa 1890 a large bulbous base with a long neck. Hand painted in traditional Imari design and colors with blossoms and landscape elements. A fine piece with 24k gold color highlights in excellent condition some roughness to the bottom edge. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1200196 (stock #26C10 2490)
Gilded sterling silver anointing spoon commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902, by Cornelius Saunders and James Shepherd. Size: 6.75 inches length. This spoon is designed after the 12th century anointing spoon of Henry II, currently in the English Royal Collection. Condition: very good and retaining most of the original gilding.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #543428 (stock #195)
A beautiful and finely woven vintage Navajo two grey hills rug. Design featuring an elaborate concentric medallion center stepped corner elements within a crenellated reciprocal border and solid outer frame in brown black white and grey. Measuring approx. 5 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. A fine example of this most desirable design of Navajo weaving in Very fine condition.

Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, undyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #763829 (stock #39B14 7224)
Staffordshire pottery cottage bank, 19th century, with applied floral garland around door. Size: 4.5" ht. x 4.25" wide x 2.25" deep. Overall crazing to glaze, and a more pronounced craze line encircling one of the chimney bases, though it does not appear to be a crack. Some damage to two of the applied flowers surrounding the door.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #1041193
Large 20" X 13" hand hammered platter designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Weighs approximately 64 ounces or 4 lbs. Sterling rope border decoration. Beautiful vintage condition with light surface wear. No deep scratches, dents, dings or repairs. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards site spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1157527
Rare pair of 1950 modernist sterling silver salt and pepper shakers designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each measures 2 inches tall. 80grams, 2.8oz. Each marked WS 925. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings.
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 : 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 : Pre 1920 item #1155160 (stock #542)
A beautiful and rare Tiffany Studios etched bronze and art glass box with a butterfly and rare early chrysanthemum or carnation pattern. Signed Tiffany Studios New York measuring 8 inches square. In excellent condition great patina.
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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1950 item #132190 (stock #477)
An Irish Belleek Ewer with Applied Florals; the Ewer has the 4th mark, indicating 1946-1955. The height is 9.5 inches. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #450572 (stock #1230)
A Rare Coin Silver Creamer by Obadiah Rich. Rich was a Leading Silversmith in Boston in the Early/mid 1800's. The Creamer is 5.5" high and 6" wide, to the handle. It weighs 8.2 Troy, dates from 1835-1840 and is in very good condition. It weighs 8.2 Troy ounces. There is a monogram "MLB" under the lip.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #530671 (stock #187)
Sterling Stuffing or serving spoon by Hester Bateman London 1788 In excellent condition only minor wear fully hallmarked monogrammed W A H. Measuring approx. 11 inches 28 cm. long.

Hester Bateman 1708 - 1794 Hester Batemans's long career began after the death of her husband John Bateman(1704-1760. John was a chainmaker in London, but little is known about him. After his death, Hester began to build the business, entering her first silver mark in 1761 and continuing to expand the bu...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #709108 (stock #26C10 1950)
Old English tablespoon by England's most famous female silversmith, Hester Bateman. London. 1780. Original owner's engraved monogram in feathered script, 'JMA.' Very good condition with no repairs. Egg-shaped bowl retains its shape. Bottom marked with some compressing of hallmarks but still very legible. HB maker's mark is quite clear. 8 inch length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #701817 (stock #1AC2 )
Rare New England sampler from Enfield, NH, dated 1825, embroidered by Cynthia Terry, aged 11. Decorated with baskets of flowers and with the poem: "When death does throw his fatal dart / The nearest earthly friends must part / Parents must leave their children dear / When they the dreadful summons hear." Size: 11.5 inches x 10.5 inches. Offered in an antique giltwood frame. Very good condition. Some light toning in spots.
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 : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181064 (stock #SR8018)

c.1810, from John Rose Factory, Pattern #1246. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter, Cup: 3 1/2" dia x 2"Height. Condition: excellent

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #446220 (stock #034)
Rare and Exquisite Chinese hand carved and polychrome (painted) Buddha or Kwan-Yin statue c.1840. Carved with the most graceful details from one large piece of wood this epic Temple piece stands an impressive 40 inches tall. In good antique condition some worm damage on the back and base paint and color losses overall. Compartments once sealed in the back now opened were used to store blessed objects such as seeds pearls prayers for the returned grace and blessing of the statue. A wonderful anti...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181114 (stock #SR419)

Mason's Patent Ironstone Platter in the Grasshopper pattern, Ca 1815. Condition: excellent Height: 12 inches Width: 16 inches

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #553656 (stock #207)
A Historical view early Staffordshire blue and white transfer ware pottery pitcher circa 1825. A fine rich blue color with scenic view of a old church with figures and cows by a river. In excellent condition no chips or cracks. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall by 6 inches at its widest point. A a nice addition to any Staffordshire collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1245060 (stock #39B78 3357)
Art pottery vase with flaring rim by Marblehead Pottery, c.1920-40. Size: 5 inches ht. x 8.25 inches diameter. Mat blue glaze. Mint condition. Impressed manufacturer's stamp to underside of base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #699844 (stock #38B93)
Antique Wedgwood dark blue Jasper ware dip jug, England, c.1900., with classical scenes in relief of Diana and other figures making offerings, and with festooned decoration round the rim. Size: 6.25" ht. x 6" diameter x 7.5" over handle/spout. Condition is very good, with no loss to relief decoration, or repairs, only with some staining to the bottom of the jug and with a manufacturer's firing crack at the top handle join. See photo details. Impressed "Wedgwood England" marks under base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1279388 (stock #412ad)
Of gilt bronze, this fine snuff box is likely a master or table snuff box, as its dimensions are larger than one usually carried in a pocket. It measures 3 1/16" x 2 3/8" across the lid, and is 1 1/2" high. The base is slightly smaller, as the lid overlaps and fits tightly on the base. The scene on top depicts a man seated in a chair, surrounded by others, including a man in Chinese clothing. It appears that the man in the chair has his arm over a keg, and seems to be a bit tipsy. The scene...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #558191 (stock #1145)
A Meissen or Dresden Style Porcelain Table Mirror, with A Cherub and Florals. Possibly by Sitzendorf. Circa 1870. Dimensions 9.75" high x 7" wide. Excellent Condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #530665 (stock #186)
Sterling Tea Pot Hester Bateman London 1780 A beautiful Georgian silver teapot by Hester Bateman Of oval form with beaded rims and the sides and shoulder and lid decorated with bright cut and wheelwork decorations. The front side with a period monogram centered in a continious ribbon tied floral swag and drape garland. In excellent condition the lid hinge is a bit loose and the silver finial is probably a 19th century replacement. Measuring approx. 5 3/4 inches tall 11 inches excellent clear...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #577442 (stock #224)
Chinese export porcelain bowl circa 1790 a beautiful example with hand painted floral sprays and a scalloped decorated rim. Measuring approx. 9 1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep in excellent antique condition for a piece of its age with a couple of barely visible faint hairline stress cracks in the outside glaze probably from cooling in manufacturing and one minute flea bite on the outside rim (see pictures). A fine piece would be a nice addition to any collection.
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 : Pre 1930 item #542852 (stock #194)
Antique sterling silver overlay art nouveau perfume bottle. A beautiful example measuring approx. 4 inches tall in excellent condition some minor scratches to sliver clear glass nice heavy overlay. A fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1910 item #1206854 (stock #39B78 3224)
Victorian double partners' sterling silver inkstand, London, by Barnard Brothers. 1901. A rectangular inkstand adorned with a gadrooned border and supported on four ball and claw feet; with two opposing pen trays, two cut crystal inkwells with sterling silver covers and a central oval stamp box engraved with the initials of the original owner. Excellent condition, with a few tiny flakes to the glass of the inkwells, no cracks, or repairs. Complete set of matching hallmarks struck to the unders...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1317521 (stock #526ad)
With lovely detail, and movable wings, this spice container measures 8 3/4" long and is 3 3/4" high. The head detaches to show a shaker stopper and the wings are hinged to open. The feathered body is embossed all over, and at the ends of the wings, the tail, and the head feathers, there are raised tendrils, giving more depth and detail to the figure. The eyes are inset blue stones, and the figure is marked on the neck, underneath the overlap of the head, with what appears to be 800 (or 830) a...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1284569 (stock #676)
Fine Antique Austrian miniature Bronze Dachshunds mounted on green marble base. Finely detailed solid bronze castings. Measuring 5.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.5"T. In excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #583499 (stock #250)
A beautiful Rookwood pottery vellum matte vase with a burgundy purple color and a floral type design. Artists signed and marked with the rookwood date mark for artist initialed M M. measuring approx. 7.5 inches tall in excellent condition no damage.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #586588 (stock #252)
Sterling silver overlay porcelain tea service tea pot sugar and creamer. All in excellent condition without chips or cracks featuring a beautiful art nouveau silver overlay design. The tea pot measures approx. 8 in. by 8 in. the service is probably Lennox but it unmarked.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #566017 (stock #1482)
A Boxed Fish Serving Set with Bone or Ivory Handles. Silver Plated Blade and Fork marked "JR & S" (for John Round & Son, Sheffield) and Sterling Silver collars hallmarked HG Sheffield 1898 (HG not identified). Dimensions; knife 11.5", fork 9". Fork and knife in excellent condition, box split at one end (see picture).
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 : Pre 1970 item #634511 (stock #TR515)
This elegant Tiffany sterling dish is from the 1960's. The back of the bowl is marked " TIFFANY & CO Makers, Sterling Silver 25334" and it weighs 13 Troy oz, and measures 8" in diameter, 1 1/4" in height. The condition of the bowl is excellent and would make a perfect engagement or wedding gift.