Porcelain beaker decorated in transfer and polychrome enamels with scenes from St. Louis, Missouri. The scenes include Eads Bridge, Municipal Courts Building, and Union Station. These glasses were made in Bohemia and Germany from the 1890's until World War I. We are also offering similar glasses featuring Boston, Cincinnati, and Mackinac Island. The bottom is marked "Made In Germany".
Origin: Germany, 1891-1918. Condition: near mint, with very slight wear to the gilded edges...
A classic 19th century French silver tastevin of traditional form by master silversmith Alexandre Vauger. This example is of small size, intended for use in evaluating cognac, Armagnac or calvados instead of wine. Unlike the “perles” and “godrons” found on the walls of a wine taster, a cognac taster more accurately reflects the liquid’s color using a smooth surface...
A Rare and Unusual Wedgwood Creamware Tea Set with Tray; impressed Wedgwood mark and date mark of THA (1872). Consists of Teapot (4.5" high x 7" spout to handle), Covered Sugar, Creamer, Waste Bowl and Quatrefoil Footed Tray (16.75" x 12.5"). The Design is of Fu Dogs, Butterflies and Branches. In excellent condition.
A rare porcelain tea bowl and saucer painted with the "bird on the branch" pattern in under glaze blue and decorated with over glaze iron red and gold in imitation of "Chinese Imari" style...
This porcelain plate was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. It measures 8 ¾ inches in diameter. The plate is made of fine, white bone china. The rim has a rococo style. It is elaborately hand enameled with raised paste gilding. There are urns overflowing with fruits and flowers.
There are instruments and lit touches, flower swags and arabesques in
unbelievable quantity. The design nearly covers the entire plate...
c. 1820. Cup: 3 1/4" diameter x 2 1/4"Height. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter. Color over Adam Buck style bat prints. Condition: excellent
A 19thC china child with doll in washtub figurine. This unusual and well made hand painted late 19th century porcelain figural whimsey or decorative figure is of a girl holding a Pierrot doll over a washtub. This European 3-5/8" across and 3-3/4" high figurine has gold trim and fine handpainting; it is unsigned except for a 2219 (or 2279) and a 49 stamped on the bottom...
An early tin flat back tin cookie cutter in the shape of a woman. It is small, just 3 1/4" and has a very early look to it. It is circa 1870-80.
A Doulton Lambeth Pottery bowl; circa 1880-1890. Dimensions; 5" x 5". Excellent condition.
Pretty Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1910. Wide-bodied baluster with helmet mouth, leaf-capped high-looping handle, and 4 leaf-mounted volute scroll supports. Chased frames (vacant) entwined with flowers and leafing scrolls Mouth rim has applied leafing scrolls and flowers. Voluptuous form with nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (JE Caldwell) stamps and no. 626...
Wonderful old fox hunting motif whip rack. Painted metal, solid brass hooks, iron fox head. Measures 28" tall by 22" wide and 5" deep.
C.1860 18ct Pietra-Dura Flower Brooch
Antique 18K Gold Pietra Dura Brooch, Italy C.1875. Oval shape brooch with fine pietra dura floral green, robins egg blue inlay colors,and white and gold flowers as accents. 18K surround gold mount with 8 gold X's soldered symmetrically around the gold border.
Very Rare Black Forest hand carved walnut dog cigar holder. May have been used in a gentlemen's club, a men's parlor in a Victorian home, or as a store display. A fantastic find for the collector or cigar aficionado. Measures 16" long, 6" high, 5" wide.
Can be purchased as a pair for $5800
Condition: Very good antique condition. Some light wax residue within the holes as it was likely previously used as a candle holder...
Napolean III amethyst necklace individually claw set in 18k yellow gold with gold spacers in the archeological taste. An extra amethyst gem link is available to lengthen the chain should this be desired. There is a safety chain for additional security. The necklace is 15.5 inches in length.
Early 1800's petit point embroidery of a young girl holding a bird. Protected under glass in an oval frame it is in remarkably good condition with the colors still being vibrant. Measures in frame 10.75" high x 8.5" across.
Victorian silver baby cup. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Straight sides with allover floral repousse on stippled ground. Cast and capped leaf scroll handle and pointille foot border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1846-61) and alloy “11 OZ.” (that is 11/12 or 916 silver). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BY966
A Georgian period sterling silver Madeira bottle label or ticket, hallmarked for London England 1818 - 1819. The label measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/8" and it weighs 19.9 grams. It has a maker`s mark for Wm. Elliott (entered 1810), and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
This is a tall French cameo glass vase made by Legras...