All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1800 item #1487978 (stock #E821)
Antique, late 18th century, Polish cavalry sword with steel hilt, of typical form for the swords of the KaWaleria Narodowa, comprising a large, plain steel guard, a back-strap, and a wooden grip covered in leather with ribbed pattern, and a long slightly curved sturdy and solid steel blade cut with full-length fuller.

The swords with this type of a large plain steel guard appeared in Poland in the last quarter of the 18th century...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1416386 (stock #JB02512)
Silver stuffing spoon, 12 1/8" in length, the bowl 1 7/8" wide at the widest point, weight close to four ounces on a common postal scale, bearing the marks on the reverse of the noted mid eighteenth century London craftsman JOHN LAMPFERT, who was known to be working in silver from at least 1749. I am an art dealer, so, not experienced with silver. There are a number of stamps in the handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1194488 (stock #735)
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$4,950.00
A George II Sterling Silver tankard, Hallmarked for London, 1759 with the makers mark of John Payne. It weights 23.7 Troy ounces and is 7.5/8" high. It is of Baluster shape on a circular foot. There is a period armorial engraved on the front (signed) with period initials on handle. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1800 item #1492744
An interesting small collection of 11 iron keys and different sizes, c. 17th. century, some perhaps slight later.

Lot includes several late 16th. century - 17th. century Gothic types for cupboards and passage doors as well as smaller 17th.-18th. century types.

Size: 10,7 cm. max and smaller.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #72215
Gilt George III sterling silver serving spoon with gadrooned edges and a beautifully scalloped bowl. Spoons that are completely gilt are quite rare. The reverse is hallmarked for London, 1784. The maker’s mark is barely visible and is illegible.

Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 8-7/8” long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1800 item #1465640
A very attractive box-lock with large engraved plate, Austrian or South-German, 18th. century.

A large iron lock with decorations in the openwork, possibly from a large casket.

Size: 30,7 cm. long and 23,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb for the fragile type, nice patina and painted on the back of the openwork part to prevent rust.

Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, ca. 1950-1997. Purchased in Wienna, 1967.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1462094 (stock #BV724)
German Neoclassical silver tray, 18th century. Oval with crimped rim. Embossed flower basket in well and garland on shoulder. A naïve representation of modish ornament. Marked. Good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 10 1/4 x D 7 1/8 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BV724

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #1491700
A very decorative and large antique Hall Lantern, with a lotus in the base since it was meant to hang high, and a crown at the top, Northern European, 18th. century.

A lantern as elaborate and large as this would have adorned a high ceiling hall in a big mansion or estate. The lantern was made of brass and bell-metal and has a hinge at the front so it could be opened for change of candles.

Size: 55 cm. tall and c. 63 cm. when hung in the loops attached. The diameter is c...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1467263 (stock #BX386)
English Georgian sterling siler ladle with oval bowl; twisted baleen handle with sterling silver terminal. Worn marks including maker’s initials TM (possibly Thomas Mynd). Good condition.

Height: 13 7/8 in. #BX386

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1800 item #1463375
Nice heavy cauldron, dating to the 17th/18th. century made in the gothic style. A round body and shortened legs to make it suitable for a stove, instead of open fire.

Size: 27 cm. wide (incl. handles) and and 14 cm. tall heavy item, weighing c. 5 kilograms, so expect c. $100 for overseas shipping, c. $50 for for EU and UK.

Condition: Choice, nice patina.

Provenance: The Estate of Carl-johan Hummeltoft (1958-2020), Birkerød, Denmark...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1479752 (stock #BY060)
George III sterling silver salver. Made by Ebenezer Coker in London in 1765. Round with molded scrolled rim interspersed with alternating large and small shells. Armorial with lion rampant in lozenge frame with leafing and flowering branch surround. Three hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. #BY060

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1213435 (stock #1708)
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$1,275.00
A George II Large Footed Cup or Beaker by William Shaw and William Priest and Hallmarked in London, 1756 (clear marks). Dimensions; 4 1/8" high x 4" diameter at top, 2 3/4" at base; weight 6.9 Troy ounces. Some minor wear and a slight bend at the base (see picture). Overall in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1436273 (stock #20210103-02)

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Offered is a lovely and extremely rare example of the Old English pattern in the first few years of its development. The first moves away from the Hanoverian pattern were with the larger serving pieces, such as this soup ladle, and with some forks...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1173640 (stock #1717)
A Georgian Silver Creamer or Cream Jug by George Smith, London, 1778. Repousse Design. Initials on bottom. Dimensions; 3.75" high, 3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1482798
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$250.00
Georgian silver tea caddy spoon with ivory handle. Of shovel shape, the inside engraved with a monogram surrounded by forget-me-not flowers, the background checkered, textile-like. No marks, c 1800, England, possibly Birmingham. Length "4/ 10.4 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1445075 (stock #1865)
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A George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Thomas Whipham, London, 1751. Features Reed Borders, a Wooden Handle, Engraved Coat of Arms and a Swan's Head Spout. Dimensions; 9" high x 8" wide; weight; 27.3 Standard and 24.9 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1800 item #1475221 (stock #PG80)
This antique custom made two-person saddle is exquisite and the craftsmanship is finely executed, with the metal work and incising of the brass and silver, over a wood frame with iron supports. The front section is with silver open work over copper and brass, added after the silver, brass and silver are finely etched with a scrolled detail, and the finely crafted finial is dome-shaped with delicate spires that are alternating with a braided effect, and a brass bead at the top...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1111143 (stock #1698)
An Irish Sterling Silver Meat or Game Skewer with a Designed Edge. From 1782 and Hallmarked in Dublin, with the makers mark of MS (possibly Michael Smith). Length; 9.635", weight; 2 ounces. Some wear marks from usage, but in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1444754 (stock #1893)
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$1,175.00
A Fine Georgian Silver Pint Mug from Newcastle, by John Langlands and John Robertson and Hallmarkked in 1780. An Armonial on the front depicts a hand trust through a crown, holding flowers. Dimensions; 4.75" high x 4" base diameter, weight 11 standard, 10.1 Troy ounces. Some banging on the handle (see photo 5) but overall in very fine condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #342249
Extraordinary late 18th century German silver sugar scissors in the form of a circus monkey. The monkey is wearing a harlequin suit and a bonnet and is grasping two rings that, upon closer inspection, are serpents. Monkeys were very popular exotic animals and inspired wondeful tableware including Meissen figurines and assorted silver. Often they were shown wearing human clothing and performing human tasks...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1485719
A rare French silver (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin from the reign of Louis XVI. This classic example features a classic design of angled “godrons” (grooves) accented with raised “perles” (pearls). The lack of deeply recessed “cupules” suggests that this wine taster was specifically intended for use with white wines. The center of the bottom has the expected tiny lathe mark where the vessel was raised from a solid block of silver...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #1487097
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A very large double candlestioc with decorated shield, Dutch, c. mid 18th. century.

The shield finely decorated with a flower vase, loop for hanging. twin candlesticks losely attached below.

Size: 37 cm. tall and 29,5 cm. wide.

Impressive large antique with a nice presence and it gives a wonderful reflective light.

Condition: Very fine and intact with typical period soldering, visible on the back.

Ex. Dutch Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1470708 (stock #BX211)
George II sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Abercromby in London 1741. Molded scroll and shell rim and 4 scroll-mounted hoof supports. Armorial engraved in well center. Great heft and balance. Fully marked. Very good condition with period patina.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 28.7 troy ounces. #BX211

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1138911 (stock #26C10 2408)
English dognose table spoon, London, circa 1702, by Henry Greene. Britannia standard (95.84% pure silver). Length - 8 inches...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #21807
Terrific pair of sterling silver sugar tongs dating to the reign of George III. The design (made by cutting reflective facets in the silver) is very nicely executed on this quality piece, and unlike many Georgian tongs, these are quite heavy.

The tongs are marked with the lion passant and the script hallmark "GS" for George Smith, entered in London in 1782. Since the tongs bear no other marks, they were probably made to order and the duty was never paid.

No monogram and in excellent condit...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1463371
A very rare and attractive bronze skillet pan, European, likey Flemish or german, c. 1600-1650!

Very large bronze skillet or pan, dating to the late renaissance period in the fine gothic style. A round hollow handle to take a wooden pole. Legs shortened at time of use to make it suitable for a stove, instead of open fire.

The skillet was cast in the same alloy as the bronze medical mortars of the period, a sort of high tim content bronze or bell metal. Lovely authentic old...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1700 item #1477978 (stock #ES268)
Extremely rare antique, 16th century Renaissance Period part of the European Knight armour (Arm Harness Vambrace). The armour is extremely well made in typical European style, composed of five steel plates engraved with tulips flowers springing from leafy tufts. The tulips are one of the characteristic Ottoman decorative motives of the 16th century and frequently appear on Turkish Art during the 16th century such as on Iznik ceramic, metal work, and textiles in Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent pe...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1491206
A rare early dated pewter flagon with a finely worked spout, lid and thumbrest, Germany, ca. mid-later 17th. century.

A very attractive flagon in extrafine condition for the material and high age. The vessel is engraved on the front with '1694' in a laurel wreath.

Size: 27 cm. tall.

Condition: Good Very Fine for the type and intact with very nice surfaces.

Provenance: Private Collection of Bjørn De Roepstorff, an important Danish castle / mansion co...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1491492
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An important pair of exceptional gilt brass shield wall sconces, Noble house in the German States or the Holy Roman Empire, c. 1650-1680.

Artfully decorated shield type of scounces with German Heraldic Eagles on either side of a wreath. Inside the wreath a kneeling page is presenting the crown. With floral decoration other the remaining surface. The two candle holders with drippand also decorated repousee.

Presenting the crown is usually related to a change of throne, so t...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1469719 (stock #D235)
A very rare antique 17th century European Baroque, German Nuremberg repousse brass Jug The bulbous slightly waisted body with short spout rising from a short-splayed foot to a hinged domed lid with bud finial.

Decorated with repoussé and punched ornament of flower heads and scrolling tendrils, the front adorned with a green man mask, and applied at the rear with serpentine handle.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 16 cm (6.3 inches). Width: handle to spout: 12 cm (4.72 inches)

CONDITION:...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1700 item #1492583
A superb early vault or bankboks key in exceptional condition, still with the original blueing of the steel, late 17th. century.

Though relatively short the key is very substantial in hand and finely made, perhaps by a gunmaker. The stem is short and fluted, hollow made and the bit very sturdy with cut slots. Such a stem was a new invention for security keys in the period, making it much, much harder to copy.

Size: 90 mm. and heavy.

Condition: EF, superb metal a...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1492186
Attractive Late Gothic style, German christian brass censor, Northern Germany, c. mid 17th. century.

An incense burner that would have been hanging in a church. The Vessel is decorated with three female busts in the Gothic style from which each of the three long chains are suspended. A the top a circular plate with a cutout brass finial.

Size: c. 52 cm. as a hanging censor, incl. chains and c. 17 cm. for the vessel in height.

Condition: Choice and intact with be...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1492132
A lovely Late Gothic style, German christian bronze or bell-metal censor, with fine gilt and hanging in Iron-cut cruciform chains, also adorned with firegilt globular hangers, Northern Germany, c. mid 17th. century.

An incense burner that would have been hanging in a church. The Vessel is decorated with three female busts in the Gothic style from which each of the three long chains are suspended. A the top a circular plate with a cutout brass finial.

Size: 60-61 cm. as a ha...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1453809
A very early bronze signal (table) cannon, dating to the 17th. century.

The cannon very beautiful and possible once burried. With splendid old chesnut or mahogany patina with a dusting of green to the back. Fully functionable cannon made with a bore hole of 16-17 mm.

Size: 13,8 cm. long and weighing 880 grams.

Ex. Danish Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1418091
A fine quality redish brass Candlestick, Flemish, late 16th.-early 17th. century.

The piece late renassance style and quite attractive. Some light wear and tear but in authentic and original condition.

Size: ca. 20 cm.

Ex. Danish Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1491498
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A renaissance bronze figure, Italian, Venice, and in a superb style with the stylistic hallmark of the Roccatagliata workshop, c. 16th.- early 17th. century.

The figure is made of bell metal and depicts a Cupid with spread wings holding a scroll with the portrait bust of Christ. He is standing on a stepped podium and mounted to a heavy black base.

Size: 15 cm. tall including the black stone base and 10,4 cm. for the figure alone.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1700 item #1373306
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Very large and Early Silver Beaker, North European, Baroque period, dated 1701.

Perhaps misleading to call this large Baroque Silver vessel, a beaker, it could be used as a vase. A beautiful engraved vessel with dotted decoration on the body and with a central medallion engraved with CFS:BRD and below the dating 1701. A double concenthric line to the rim which is engraved with the letters P:L:A:M:B.

Size: 12,4 cm. heigh and ca. 11 cm. wide.

Weight: ca. 213 grams. ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1491650
A rare extremely large brass or bell metal mortar with Dolphin handles, after Dutch model, Dutch or Northern European, c. 1660-1670.

An elegant mortar with concenthric lines and a gothic design with the wide mouth and two dolphin handles applied at the waist. The mortar comes with the original pestle. Such a large size and fine execution mortar for the period, would have been made for a pharmacy.

Size: c. 21 cm. tall and 20,5 cm. wide, weighing perhaps 20+ kilograms, incl...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1470472 (stock #R159)
This is a rare and authentic 17th-century antique Russian bronze icon with a center panel finial from the triptych Deesis. It depicts The Savior enthroned, surrounded by the Mourning Virgins and St. John the Baptist in the upper tier. The lower part of the Icon has half-figures of St. Zossima, Sabbatius of Solovetskii monastery, and saint prelates Nicholas the Wonderworker and Leontius of Rostov.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing signs of usage and wear.

MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1487280
A lovely thick oval bronze plaque with a classic theatre depiction, Italy, c. 16th.-17th. century.

An artful and highly interesting bronze plaque, cast in high relief and would probably have adorned a casket or case, perhaps even furniture as an inlay. The scene depicts a younger man with classical greek dress seated at a table with three heads / theatre masks. He holds a of the three masks in his left hand and he is looking straight at it. behind the high table, theres an impressive...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1491698
A heavy bronze not for table use, fine details cast decoration, probably Flemish, c. 1550!

The early piece of bronze art is decorated with what looks like saints (old bearded men) on the sides and a framed band of angels with spread wings among floral decor nearer the top.

SizE: 17 cm. tall and 14 cm. wide. Weight: 2 kilograms.

Condition: F-VF for the very early type. A stress crack from use and a few chips to the rim. Lovely mahogany and green patina.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1088934 (stock #1648)
A Spanish Brass Candlestick, circa 1700. Dimensions; 8.0" high x 5" square base. Weight, approximately 2 pounds. Very fine condition. Note, although not a pair, it may be used in conjunction with item 1849.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1088935 (stock #1649)
A Spanish Brass Candlestick, circa 1700. Dimensions; 8.5" high x 5" square base. Weight, approximately 1 pound 14 ounces. Very fine condition. Note, although not a pair, it may be used in conjunction with item 1848.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1491189
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A lovely and very rare matching set of massive dishes, made with the Habsburg Coat Of Arms and portraits of Albert (Albrecht VII), Archduke of Austria, 13 November 1559 – 13 July 1621 and Isabella Clara Eugenia, sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1598 and 1621.

This exceptional set of portrait dishes are probably made somewhat later in the 17th. century as memorial wal hangers. Inscribed with their titles and on the back marked with pewter touchmarks of the crowned Rose. ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1700 item #1492484
Interesting slim design iron key, came with the Roman and early medieval keys, but probably c. 17th. century.

Condition: Nice VF, excellent metal.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1700 item #1483158
A superb quality and extremely large for type decorative brass dish or Baptismal dish, as it's also called, Nuremburg, 16th.-17th. century.

With it's highly unusual size of 52 cm. and the fine execution, this dish comes from a very rich family estate. The dish shows a high-born renaissance lady in the center with well executed incised concentrhic decoration at the fan. Lovely deep black patina on the backside.

Size: c. 52 cm. in diameter and quite solid construction.
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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1491186
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The 2nd. and largest of a set of two pewter charger or dishes, Germany, Danzig, with Coat of Arms and initialized and dated 1640.

The lovely piece was made by the Michael Bunde, working for Michael Braschke, was maker in his own right around the early 1640s.

Diameter: c. 33,2 cm.

Reff. Hirke 256.

Condition: Extremely fine for the early type, very sharp engravings / stamps and unusually fine metal.

Provenance: Private Collection of Bjørn De...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1491458
A very early pewter water bottle / tea canister, made in the mid 17th. century and dated on the lid 1679!

The 17th century equivalent to a lunch box. this antique pewter receptacle kept liquids warm or cold over 350 years ago.

The octagonal vessel with a screw top features and an embellished ring handle. As something unique, it also has a spout with screw lid, hanging in a chain, fastened to the body with a small bird-shaped fitting. A museum quality item with all 8 panels...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1063808 (stock #D154)
Antique 17th century German Nürnberg - Nuremberg pewter relief plate KAISERTELLER circa 1630 of Ferdinand II (9 July 1578 – 15 February 1637). At the centre is a medallion depicting the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II Habsburg on horseback with a legend: FERDINAND: II. DG.RO: IM: S: A: At the rim are eleven numbered oval cartouches bordered by mannerist strap work and interspersed with grotesque masks, each containing a mounted equestrian figure of the Emperor from the House of Hapsb...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1700 item #1459575
Very attractive Iron lock, likely South-German, 16th.-17th. century.

The lock finely decorated with bird wings inside a heart shaped.

Size: 18,8 cm. long.

Condition: Choice for the early type and a lovely dark grey and brown iron patina.

Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, (c.1950-1997). Purchased at Ole Jensen, Antique Dealer, 1967.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1700 item #1491341 (stock #E980)
Very rare antique, 17th century (circa 1650 A.D.) Polish Winged Hussar massive sword (broadsword) Pałasz (pallasch) with a karabela hilt and a semi-closed guard composed of a carved horn grip, secured to the tang of the blade with three rivets with domed pewter heads (one rivet has a silver washer).

The steel guard has a semi-closed knuckle bow, faceted crossguard and langets, and down curved quillon.

This particular semi-closed guard is distinctive of the 17th-century Polish hussar...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1700 item #1492609 (stock #E1031)
Rare antique 17th century Polish armored cavalry "Pancerni," a large combat lance head made of hand forged steel.

DETAILS: The leaf-shaped blade with a double-edged, tapered blade with a sharp point is reinforced on one side with a central rib with hollowed sides and flattened on the opposite side.

The integral ferrule with the conical base extending to the flattened tang is pierced on the end with a rectangular hole for the peg that fastens the blade to the wooden haft.

The const...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1491364
A lovely specimen of the sought after renaissance pewter jugs, this one manifactured in 1653 on the basis of the pewter touch marks of the inside lid.

A very early renaissance type European pewter jug in excellent condition with clear marks and engravings. On the front a crowned H and G inside a heart all inside a wreath and below ACK, so this would have been inscribed for a wedding between H and G in 1700 and the donator was probably ACK.

On the lid also HG inside wreath...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre AD 1000 item #1460252
A large and exceptional late renaissance Iron lock with handle and original key, late 16th.-early 17th. century AD.

The lock is intact and tight of good metal, with the original grip / handle still inserted and with original key! Very unusual complete set. Attractive lock, finely decorated with engravings and cut metal.

Size: 29 cm. long and ca. 13 cm. tall. Very heavy! The key is ca. 12,6 cm. long and massive with a nice oval bow.

Condition: Choice for the ear...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1492551
Finely engraved and dated pewter stein or stob / Germany, made in 1708 (touchmark inside lid).

An early tankard with a large central medallion with text reading in fine old hand-writing style in German:
''GOTTES SEGEN AND GLÜCKLICHE ZEIT WÜNSCHE ICH AUCH ALLEN BEIDEN'' Fine floral engravings on either side.

Later initialized and dated by new owners J.G. Büdger to 1811, so more than 100 years after it's making.

Size: 26,8 cm. tall.

Condition: ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1491363
A massive and exceptional German Pewter tankard, Manifactured 1751 and dated 1765 on the front.

Profusely decorated over the entire surface with deeply incised beautiful baroque text: 'ANNO 1765
DER ZEIT BEISITZER
XAVARIUS SCHOLTZ
MARTIN ARGELL
ALT GESSEL EN
JOSEPH STINDL - JOHANNES WITRA VOR GEHER
MATHIAS MAYER JOHANNES KYSLING'

The lid also engraved with a guilds symbol within wreath. With German or Austrian Pewtermarks of a horse / Lilly, ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre AD 1000 item #1489915
Matching Pair of heavy high quality silver cuff bracelets, Tekke people, Turmenistan, c. late 19th.-early 20th. cent.

Women in the nomadic communities of what is today Turkmenistan often wore heavy, conspicuous jewellery. Girls were provided with such pieces on marriage as part of their dowry and the pieces were added to as the couple grew more affluent. This pair of cuff bracelets is an example of such jewellery.

This pair of bracelets are tapered so that they fit the c...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1491212
An impressive early Pewter Stein, Germany, dated 1798 on the lid, but probably made much earlier in the 18th. century.

Profusely decorated over the entire surface with frases / sayings and images of Crowned Guild symbolics, a heart and a crowned cross etc. The lid also engraved with a owners name - MARGRETA JURGSEN 1794.

With German Pewter touchmarks, perhaps dating it 1733 (?).

Such high quality tankard from this period is very rare!

Size: 33 cm. tal...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1491207
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A massive and exceptional early European Pewter Stein, Hamburg, Germany, dated 1776 on the front, but probably made c. 1750.

Profusely decorated over the entire surface with two flanking Lions on either side of a crest of a crowned Bulls head with crossed hatches in the mouth. The body with deeply incised text: GEORG WENCH. V. NICKEL. LEISTER.DIE.SEYN.DER.ZEIT.DIE ELTER.MEISTER. and on the other side: PETER VOLBART.V.JVST.SCHMICHING.DER.ZEIT.DIE.ALT.GESELLEN.SIND. The lid also engr...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre AD 1000 item #1477670
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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. Weight: 330 grams.

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