All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1990 item #1423464 (stock #40I12-149)
A PP53 Perthshire pressed glass concentric millefiori paperweight. Crieff, Scotland. Circa 1985. Size: 2.5 in. diameter. With paper label and signed with a 'P' in the center cane. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #928998
Blanc de chine covered box decorated with beautifull flying crane and clouds. D=9.5 cm H= 5 cm Ming Dynasty Condition : chips on the inner rim and hairline. Shipping cost : USD 25
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 : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #983316
Porcelain covered with celadon glaze to the foot, unglazed base. PERIOD : Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 10.3 cm wide, 4.5 cm tall. CONDITION: Excellent, firing crack to the foot, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1039227 (stock #J1305)
This late-19th century sterling silver bangle bracelet exhibits the quality tool work of many of the New York and Newark, NJ, bench jewelers of the late 19th century. The bangle is hollow, but sturdy enough to withstand the hand chasing of the twisted surface. It bears the maker’s mark of George W. Heath, New York (later Newark), as well as a sterling mark...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #934506
Qingbai jar, unglazed concave base. H= 4 cm, D= 7 cm H = 4.7 cm Good condition, a small chip on the rim and a ahirline.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Clips : Pre 1940 item #83277 (stock #5234E)
Amathyst glass open-back stones with gold plated flowers form this clip. Very elegant. Can be worn in many ways: plunging neckline, hat, belt, pocket, purse. Ornate single clip attachment.3" wide, 2" high, 5/8" thick.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #983319
Porcelain covered with golden celadon glaze to the foot and decorated with flower on the center, firing ring on base burnt red. PERIOD : Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 12.4 cm wide. CONDITION: Glued to the large chip, no cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1700 item #940633
Ming blue and white cup with chinese character mark on the base. Size : 9 cm diameter and 6 cm height Condition : a tiny glaze frit on the rim, other in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1940 item #1177935 (stock #ZEMT160)
This toddler's pants were used by successive siblings and probably several generations of Chinese Miao ethnic minority children. The pants are of handwoven indigo dyed fabric and the legs are decorated with handwoven tape which is sewn into place by hand. The pants are crotchless, which was typical attire for very young children throughout old China.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #934511
Song white glaze jar, glazed base. H= 6.5 cm, D= 8 cm Condition : a tiny chip on the rim, no lid.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #85612 (stock #vend28E)
Very three dimensional and heavy. Beautifully made by Vendome in the 1960's.The quality of the stones make them appear to be real gemstones. Trunk to tail 2 1/8", rider's plume to elephant's foot 2 1/8".
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #1322978 (stock #26C10-2593)
Coin silver table spoon by Frederick Marquand in the fiddle and thread pattern. Circa 1820s. Frederick Marquand worked in Savannah, Georgia and in New York City. From 1820-1826 he worked in Savannah and then relocated to NYC . It is likely that this spoon was manufactured during his time in Savannah. Size: 8 3/4 inches length. 2.85 troy ounces. Engraved on handle with script initial 'F.' Excellent condition with no dings or wear to the bowl. Hallmarks are crisp and legible.
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1940 item #1210358 (stock #22B3 433)
Walton Blodgett (American, 1908-1963) - Boat in Dry Dock. Pencil on paper. Circa 1930's. Size: 7 inches x 13 inches. Unsigned but bearing the embossed stamp of the Walton Blodgett Estate. Walton Blodgett was an American watercolor painter, illustrator and teacher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied at the Grand Central Art School and then with George Luks at the Art Students League in New York. He illustrated for 'Fortune' and other magazines to supplement his income...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1940 item #1365986 (stock #9662)
An English shell and gadroon silver plated tip kettle with stand and burner circa 1930s. This beautiful table serving accessory stands 12" tall and 9-1/4" from spout to edge. It has the original mechanical opening and lifting burner and it retains the original base mounting keys and chains. It has dark stained wood handles and the maker's mark for Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield, England (1862~1950) and it has a 6263-1/2 mark (probably indicating a 3-1/2 pint capacity)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1154689 (stock #6770)
An amber daisy and button pickle cruet with stand and tongs from the 1880 1900 era. The pressed glass liner is 5" tall and the 11-1/4" tall stand has decorated feet and a floral arched handle and the matching tongs have claw feet. The lid of the cruet has a perching bird, and the stand is marked SILVERPLATED MADE IN CANADA on the underside rim...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #836005 (stock #38B35 641)
Carved bone and ebony Civil War era dominoes. Mid 19th century. This complete set is comprised of 28 tiles carved from bone, laminated onto ebony, secured with brass pins. They are offered in their original wooden case with sliding cover. Box measures: 6.75" x 2.25" x 2.4". Condition is very good, but exhibiting some signs of wear and minor chipping to some tiles. All in all a great early game.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #882768 (stock #40F18 103)
A scarce Arts & Crafts style silver serving spoon by Richard Blanchard, hand wrought in sterling. Circa 1910-1920. Richard Blanchard was the son of George Porter Blanchard who worked with Arthur Stone. Richard first applied his craft in Boston where he was listed as a Member of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, from 1913-1921. In 1925 Richard Blanchard moved to Burbank, California, where he entered into partnership with his brother, Porter Blanchard...