American Aesthetic Movement gilded moulded gesso on a wood frame with a high definition leaf motif. c. 1880s. Probably water gilded, which leaves a long-lasting gold finish.
The frame is 15.5’ x 17.25”. The inner border is 9.25” x 11.25”. It is in excellent condition with no gesso or gilding losses. Please feel free to ask for more photos or other details.
AN OLD HALL EARTHENWARE CO. LTD. PINK AND BROWN GROUND AND DRAGON-HANDLED EWER
This late Victorian ewer in the Japanese style is notable for the sinuous gilded dragon which is draped around the long neck of the ewer and comes to rest mid-section of the bulbous lower portion. The lower body is printed allover with a simplified and flattened design of apple blossoms and leaves, painted in enamel of various shades of pink plus green leaves on the coffee brown background. The small swirls of t ...click for details
Hand Chased Silver Plated Water Pitcher with Sea Dragon, made by Derby Silver Company of Derby, Connecticut, c. 1880s.
This extremely rare design very strongly reflects Japanese style, with the depiction of dragons and sea monster as well as well as the rolling waves and tentacle-like crests at the tips of the waves. The handle mimics the water theme, and is almost like a breaking wave, with shape of the handle separating into two splayed tentacle-like arms at the base of the pitcher. It has a ...click for details
Burgess & Leigh, Hill Pottery, Large Transferware Platter, 18” x 13”
The RUSTIC pattern was first introduced by Burgess & Leigh at the Hill Pottery in 1886. The RUSTIC pattern reflects the English countryside with several planes of perspective which draw the viewer’s eye. The brown transfer design is executed on a cream colored body.
It is rare to find this pattern in this huge size. The platter is 18" x 13" and in excellent condition. There are no cracks, chips, ...click for details
Victorian Painting of Christmas Roses on Terra Cotta Plaque, Watcombe, c. 1880s. Beveled Period Frame.
The painting of the white Christmas roses is on a gray background, and set in a custom made round frame with a high beveled curve. The painting has no signature but the quality of the brush work is clearly professional. WATCOMBE in Torquay is a company for which Christopher Dresser designed many items, mainly jugs in an angular style. The back of the plaque has impressed marks reading WATC ...click for details
