This elegant vase with a baluster body and mouth with a wide rounded rim, decorated with large gold oval detail, elaborate dragon handles in gold accents and repeating design around the shoulder, with a finely detailed pedestal base. Signed on the white base with the Meissen crossed swords and a number 2. Age: late 1800’s – early 19th c. Size: 19” high x 13” wide x 9” diameter Condition: Excellent

A highly decorative armorial sauce boat or creamer with cover made by Samson in Paris, circa 1850. Made in the Chinese Export style, it is marked on the bottom with the iron red Samson faux Chinese mark. A highly decorative armorial sauce boat or creamer with cover made by Samson in Paris, circa 1850. On the rooster's chest is a crest flanked by a horse and griffin with scroll below is inscribed “es pereno en vieu“, which can be translated as "It is perennially alive"...

This porcelain plate was produced in England by Mintons in 1893. There is an impressed date cipher indicating this year. The plate is signed by the renowned artist Antonin Boullimier. It is #7 in a series of 12 plates. It measures 9 1/4 inches. The delicate bone china has an unusual reticulated border. The center the plate has a hand painted scene of a GrecoRoman young woman with a goldfish bowl. She is pouring water into the bowl for the fish...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the late 19th century. It has a blue shield marking under glaze used during that period. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches. The cup is 2 1/8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The tapered cup has a handle that sweeps up over the rim. The decorations are Dresden or Vienna like. The front of the cup has a reserve filled with hand painted roses and other flowers...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in France by Haviland & Company Limoges between 1876 and 1880. The marks were used during this period. It was produced especially for Tiffany. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/8 inches. The cup is 1 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 3 3/4 inches. The porcelain is extremely thin and translucent. It is molded with a pattern of fine ribs and a ribbon-like band encircling each piece. The handle is gracefully formed and exquisitely delicate...

This porcelain chamber stick or candle holder was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. It has both impressed shield and printed marking. It measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter and is 2 inches tall. The decoration is elaborate tapestry of flowers, ribbons and gold. The hand painting is precise and extremely fine. The colors are vivid and the gilding is bright. It is a lovely reminder of the past.

Mid 19th C Staffordshire figurine of a tailor riding a goat with 2 kids in a basket. Inspired by Meissen' s Tailor of Count Bruhl figurine, the goat is carrying an iron in her mouth while the tailor is holding a small roll of material in his hand. This is of-the-period, not a reproduction, and is an excellent piece for the collector or one who values original antique Staffordshire. Measures: 5 1/8 inches high, 3 5/8' long x 2"

A Kangxi period very large baluster- shaped jar and cover, decorated in blue and white with the body showing 36 panels each enclosing a composition of butterflies amongst leafy peony sprays. The borders also reflect a floral image whilst the cover repeats the themes of the panels. This impressive example is of monumental size 57cm (22 and 1/2 inches) high and boasts a vibrant and even blue colour and meticulous painting ...

Antique silver plate spirit kettle on stand, Hirons, Plante and Bourne English C.1883-1886. In a Christopher Dresser manner, the hemispherical kettle with plain panel like body and ebony tube like bar handle. The stand of elegantly simple turned feet supports with spirit burner to the centre. Full marks under kettle for the registered patent mark for Harwood, Plante Co 1883-1886 with the marks for Hirons Plante and Bourne. Height: 9.5 inches. Width: 7.50 inches. Spread foot to foot: 6 inches.

Victorian Classical sterling silver snuff box. Made by Frederick Marson in Birmingham in 1860. Rectangular with concave sides, curved corners, flat and hinged cover, and curvilinear rims. Densely engraved and shaded leafing scrollwork. On cover top is scrolled cartouche engraved: “Presented to / Mr A. Christie, / as a mark of respect and esteem / by the pupils of / his sacred music class. / Urquhart, 8th March, 1862”. Fully marked...

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase by historic maker Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Cylindrical with bellied top and bottom, and short inset neck. Overlay in form of open and horizontal pattern with stylized leaves and scrollwork. Glass is Titania pattern with shaded streaky green in vertical leaf arrangement. Silver marked “Sterling”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x D 3 1/4 in. #BV932

English King sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval well and wide and stepped shoulder. Applied gently undulating rim interspersed with scallop shells. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11742, and director’s letter C (1902-7). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 20 x D 14 in. Heavy weight: 58 troy ounces. #BX388

Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver basket, ca 1890. Faceted zigzag bowl with convex ends and concave sides, and double bamboo-style swing handle. Sides have applied iris flowers on stippled ground. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 5 x W 8 1/4 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BX787

Edwardian Classical sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1901. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top...

Victorian Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1855. Straight sides, beaded and skirted foot, and leaf-capped s-scroll handle. Chased floral wreath frame (vacant). Maker’s stamp and no. 1. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 4 1/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BX746

European silver beaker, 19th century. A commemorative for the Hungarian Revolution in 1848. At that time Hungary, which was part of the Austrian Empire, attempted to abolish Feudalism and establish in its place representative democracy. The radical changes, which included extending suffrage (the right to vote) and freedom of the press, were resisted by the Austrian overlords. When Austrian military intervention failed, the Austrian emperor sought help from the Russian czar, who obliged with a la...

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat and open surround with engraved scrollwork and solid tubular shaped frames (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Sterling” with no. 2140 and dimensions. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 x W 9 in. Window: H 5 1/8 x W 7 1/8 in. #BX810

Japanese Meiji silver epergne, ca 1910. Bonsai tree with scaly bark and leaf clusters. Four branches; each has conical vase with open bamboo-style sides; ruffled rim with engraved Greek Key band. Round base with 3 crane figures standing on irregular ground with leafing shoots. Japanese marks and letters CH. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 18 x W 9 1/2 x 7 in. Weight: 30.5 troy ounces. #BX773