An unsigned Steuben acid cut back vase, Steuben factory shape 5145, 12 inches tall. The vase is green jade cased over alabaster in what may be a unique design. Ther are two panels each of two designs. The butterfly panels are similar to the pattern on a vase shown as Ill. 177 on page 113
of "The Glass of Frederick Carder" by Paul Gardner...
A lovely enamel silver box, made in the mid 20th. century and mounted with an exceptional quality baroque carving of winged Puttis, c. late 17th. century AD.
High quality silver work in sterling silver with enamel, probably Austrian work (?). In the center a fantastic detailed pastorial carving of 4 Puttis eating grapes and carressing a lamb, probably a work from a Flemish master (Flandern).
Size: 120 mm wide x 85 mm. and 28 mm. tall...
Antique 18th -19th century Silesian or Bohemian glass ‘Humpen’ beaker, with the King Augustus II, king’s monogram, “AR” (Augustus Rex). King Augustus II, "The Strong, (Polish August Mocny, German August der Starke). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (reigned 1697-1704 and 1709-1733), Prince Elector of Saxony, as Friederich August I (ruled 1694-1733).
Hand blown glass “Humpen', of slightly tapering, cylindrical form with spreading foot and pontil mark in the base...
Pair of antique 19th century Berlin KPM (Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur) (Royal Porcelain Manufacture) porcelain cups and saucers in Biedermeier style, finely hand painted with a portrait of the Frederick William III (or in German: Friedrich Wilhelm III) King of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. The king is wearing the blue uniform with epaulettes and red and gold stand-up collar; with attached to the coat Star of the Order of the Black Eagle, the Iron Cross of Prussia, and the Cross of St...
Pair of Austrian Aesthetic 800 silver 3-light candelabra, ca 1880. Each: Raised central light between bracket branches, each terminating in single socket. Sockets conical with stylized ornament comprising flowers set in leaf-and-dart borders on stippled ground. Arms set in same socket mounted to tapering shaft; foot raised with same ornament. Reeding. Converts to candlestick...
Art Nouveau sterling silver coffee set. Made by William B. Kerr & Co. in New York, ca 1890. This set comprises 3 pieces: Coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Each: Lobed and globular body. Handles capped and high-looping. Coffeepot has hinged and domed cover with cast leaf finial. Applied iris flowerheads and reeded whiplash tendrils. Fully marked including maker's stamp and no. 486. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: Coffeepot: H 8 3/4 x W 7 x D 4 in. Creamer: H 3 1/2 x W 3 1/4 x D 2 1/2 in...
Classical coin silver pap boat. Ovoid bowl with elongated lip spout and capped s-scroll handle. Marked Gale, Woods & Hughes, a New York maker active in the 1830s and 40s. Good condition with visible repair near handle.
Overall dimensions: H 1 7/8 x L 6 1/4 x W 2 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BY092
American Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher, ca 1910. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia. Wide-bodied baluster with leaf-capped c-scroll handle; raised foot. Garland-draped c-scroll band chased to body. Same applied to mouth rim. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 703. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 9 1/4 x W 9 x D 6 1/4 in. Weight: 33 troy ounces. #BY096
Hampton sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1924. Rectangular with curved sides and concave corners. Deep well, wide shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20372 (first produced in 1924), and director’s letter m. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x W 18 1/8 x D 13 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 62.4 troy ounces. #BX263
Hampton sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1924. Rectangular with curved sides and concave corners. Deep well, wide shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20370 (first produced in 1924), and director’s letter m. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 14 x D 10 in. Heavy weight: 26.8 troy ounces. #BX266
A Chinese export plate from the first part of the 18th century, Yongzheng or early Qianlong. Decoration in Famille rose enamels of a large peony in bloom with an orange ribbon and some other scattered flowers, all surrounded by a thin diaper border in matte turquoise. The whole plate with a light greenish tint to the glaze. Brown-glazed rim. Diameter: / 22.8 cm. Condition: a few small spots of glaze wear to the well, otherwise fine.
A superb 'Bartmanns Krug', Germany, Rhineland, probably Cologne, 16th.-early 17th. century AD.
Exceptional quality 'tigerskin' glazing, nice details and typical of the later renaissance German wine or beer jugs.
Size: 20,5 cm. tall and 14-15 cm. wide.
Condition: Extremely fine for type, no repairs.
Ex. Old Danish Estate collection.
A stunning French silver box with a beautiful repoussé of Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), the famed French emperor whose military and political actions shaped greatly the European politics in the early 19th century.
The relief of “Napoleon Empereur Des Français Et Roi D’Italie”, (Napoleon the emperor of the French people and king of Italy) is visible on the cover centering the profile of Napoleon Bonaparte in his famous laurel wreath decoration.
On the sid...
High quality early oval silver box, probably made for Tobacco, European (British?), c. 1760-1780.
Beatiful floral design on the top and on the sides garlanded and framed bas relief portraits of rulers.
Super interesting old silver stamps (see closeups), incl. a winged Griffin and a crowned A...
1840's English flow blue 9.5" plate, Scinde pattern Marked "Oriental Stone", it was made by J. & G Alcock.
Victorian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set on tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises hot water kettle on stand, coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl on tray.
Each: Bellied bowl on concave foot ring. Covers raised with cast bud finial (pot covers hinged). Teapot, coffeepot, and creamer have high-looping handle. Kettle handle swing scroll and sugar handles bracket. Waste bowl has flared rim. Kettle stand has open heraldic shield supports on c-scroll...
Dramatic Japanese Meiji silver centerpiece vase, ca 1900. Globular bowl with tall cylindrical neck and flared mouth; raised and inset foot. Bowl has wraparound roiling waves with claw-like spume in relief and a horned and scaley dragon, baring teeth and gripping the sides with talons. Visible hand hammering. Signed on bottom. Very good condition.
Large dimensions: H 20.5 x W 15 x D 14 in. Weight: 116.5 troy ounces. #BY184
Circa 1790-1820, English underglaze blue pearlware bowl with exaggerated Chinese style figures. Hand painted and in excellent antique condition, it measures 5 1/8” diameter x 2.75” high.