All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1257897
China, pair of blue and white porcelain vases, with flared base and rim, blue ground, with white ring around base and rim, with floral designs on body, double ring on base. Height 8 in. Provenance: From the private collection of Mrs. Pearl K. Jennison, of New London, New Hampshire.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1277541
Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #798039 (stock #WA0803)
Super rare child-sized mannequin from France; circa 1920's or earlier. Marked "Stockman Paris" on the front and the rare mark of"Au Bon Marche Paris" on the back; size 50. Linen covered body has some minor staining and tears, one of the wooden arm caps is incomplete, overall a wonderful decorative piece. Approximately 4 feet tall on stand (can extend up to approx 4 ft 3"). Body is 21" long, waist is 21" around, hips 30". Slight bustle curve to back.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #1037163 (stock #40F82 157)
Gilt silver and plique a jour enamel hors d'oeuvre fork by the famous Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer. Circa 1890-1930. Size: 4.5 inch length. Condition: some minor lines and nicks in the enamel. This small two-tined fork has a twisted gilt silver stem, with a finial decorated in shaded, translucent enamels in the form of red berries and leaves that shade from blue to green. Hallmarked on the tines with the initials of Marius Hammer and the .900 silver standard.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1930 item #353767 (stock #R038)
This small vintage tin box from France has the most wonderful graphics. The colors are rich & images are adorable. Some minor scratches, wear & dents throughout, but nothing to detract from the charm of this French tinware box. Marked "Ducasse & Guibal", "D.G.", "Nantes" and "F. Vinatie Bordeaux." Measures approximately 6 inches long x 1-1/2 inches high x 2-1/2 inches wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1930 item #1179943
Elaborately crafted and finely painted pair of Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting rabbits in garden, republic period, studio seal on the base. Size; Height of each vase is 6 1/4 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections observed.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1930 item #1422878 (stock #40J22-328)
A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1930 item #1192099
Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with small Qilin on top, handle on each side, early to mid 20th century. Size; Height of this bronze item is 6 inches with diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1282161
Chinese enameled porcelain stick neck vase, featuring five children at play in front of rock work and prunus, backed by a colophon, inscribed with Hongxian first year date, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark. Size; Height of vase is 11.5 inches. Condition Report; Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1172165
Famille Rose-Enameled Standing Guanyin, shown accompanied by two children, a mark to the base {Height: 16 inches (40.5 cm)} [Wear to the enamel and soiling]
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1930 item #273741 (stock #796)
A Sterling Silver Fish Server or Slicer. Length is 10.75", with the mark of an intertwined "GR". From the 1920's/1930's and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1930 item #1192096
Chinese enameled famille rose porcelain vase, early 20th century period, Chinese seal mark to the side and to the base. Size, Height of the jar is 13 3/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1930 item #262125 (stock #280)
A Lenox Belleek Double-Handled Serving Dish with Enameled Florals on the Front and Back. Green L and Palette mark; c. 1920's. Dimensions; 10.25" wide x 3.5" deep x 3.75" high. excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1930 item #1251174
Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Dutchman in hat leaning over and grabbing engorged testicles, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #579836 (stock #237)
Green Jade carved bat brooch or pin China circa 1900 with a silver filigree backing and pin mount. A fine quality translucent jade the brooch in excellent condition measures approx. 3 3/4 in. or 10 cm. wide. This jade brooch would make a fine addition to any jewelry collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1239378
Japanese carved Ebony Netsuke of a Dog, the beast depicted crouching, with round ears and a coiled tail, wearing a collar. Size; Width at widest 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition. Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #579858 (stock #240)
Chinese Ivory carved reclining beauty or doctors model circa 1900 measuring approx. 6.5 inches in length 16.5 cm. In excellent condition yellowing from age this piece would make a fine addition to any Ivory collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1162359
Very fine Japanese netsuke size boxwood carving, of Uzume with a ceremonial bells marked seventy seven at the bottom, Meiji period. Size: height of carving is 2 inches, in good condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1146829 (stock #518)
A fine Tiffany blue favrile art glass vase with beautiful blue iridescent color and stretched glass rim. Measuring Approx. 6 inches tall and 7 inches at the widest point. Signed on the pontil L.C.T. Favrile and numbered. In excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1204384 (stock #39B14 12210)
The Louis Vuitton 'cube' is the rarest and most desirable in their line of trunks. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 26 inches wide x 25 inches deep x 25 inches high. This example is one of the earlier versions of the Louis Vuitton cube with a low production serial number (see photos) and with metal corner bands rather than leather. The interior retains both lift-out trays as well as the original manufacturer's label...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1181117 (stock #SR2129)

These wonderful Royal Crown Derby miniature "tygs" are hard to find. This one is in the popular imari pattern 2451. It's perfect.

Condition: excellent Height: 1.5 inches Width: 1.5 inches
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1920 item #1363825 (stock #9624)
A Royal Bayreuth woman tending ducks creamer and sugar. This 3-5/8" tall porcelain sugar bowl and matching 2-3/4" tall creamer were made by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria (Germany) circa 1910-1920. The creamer depicts a lady tending geese. Each piece is trimmed in gold and they have the blue Bayreuth mark. This set is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor loss to the gold on the upper rims and on the sugar bowl knob and handle tops...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1323424 (stock #39B71 920)
Edwardian era sterling silver teapot, London, 1910, by William Hutton and Sons. Half fluted body, with turned ebony vasiform finial and ebony harp shaped handle. Excellent original condition with no dents or damage. No monogram. Cover fits snugly. Size: 9 1/2 inches length X 4 1/2 inches depth X 6 1/4 inches ht. Weight including handle: 15.4 troy ounces/ 480 grams...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #596858 (stock #858)
A Sterling Silver Pierced Sugar Basket with a Swing Handle and a Cobalt Blue Glass Liner. Dimensions; 4.25" in diameter and 3" high (5" to handle). It is in excellent condition and dates from the early 1900's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #912601 (stock #26C10 2241)
A rare Royal Crown Derby two-handled loving cup in the popular Witches pattern, #6299, with date code for 1916. Mint condition, with no wear to gilding. Size: 7" x 4.5" x 5.5" high. An unusual form in a desirable Imari pattern.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1200192 (stock #40G72 139)
L.C. Tiffany Favrile iridescent gold art glass sherbet. Circa 1910. Size: 4.5 inches diameter. Signed on the underside of the foot L.C. Tiffany Favrile. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #607192 (stock #256)
Fine Shreve and Company Sterling Copper and Deer or Stag Antler three handle trophy loving cup. An exquisite example of mixed metal workmanship which shreve and gorham were so highly know for. Measuring approx. 5 inches tall and 7 at widest point. Monogramed with beautiful script initals in excellent condition original patina some minor bending at inside where one handle meets body.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #586588 (stock #252)
Sterling silver overlay porcelain tea service tea pot sugar and creamer. All in excellent condition without chips or cracks featuring a beautiful art nouveau silver overlay design. The tea pot measures approx. 8 in. by 8 in. the service is probably Lennox but it unmarked.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #959893 (stock #39B14 8498)
Frederick Carder designed blue aurene iridescent glass compote by Steuben Glass Works, circa 1915. Signed 'Aurene' under base with production number 2642. Size: 8" high x 6 1/8" diameter. Excellent condition. A superb example of American art glass by one of the greatest glass designers.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #491458 (stock #142)
An exqusite example of enamel work on ginbari style foil background depicting a dragon swirling and coiling around the neck of the vase. Artist signed on the bottom measuring approx. 9.5 inches tall. In excellent condition but for some discoloration or tarnish on the silver foil under the enamel and some fine stress lines (see picture) overall a masterpiece of this Japanese art form.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1320206
Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ¼ inches. Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #583499 (stock #250)
A beautiful Rookwood pottery vellum matte vase with a burgundy purple color and a floral type design. Artists signed and marked with the rookwood date mark for artist initialed M M. measuring approx. 7.5 inches tall in excellent condition no damage.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #1284569 (stock #676)
Fine Antique Austrian miniature Bronze Dachshunds mounted on green marble base. Finely detailed solid bronze castings. Measuring 5.5"L x 3.5"W x 2.5"T. In excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1333572 (stock #7275)
A Coalport 5012/A deep blue and white cup and saucer from the 1910-20 era. This English bone china 2-1/4" tall cup and matching 5-3/4" saucer feature an ornate deep blue and white design on the cup and saucer and a blue band and interior medallion in the cup along with hand-applied gold trim. The mark is one used before 1920 and there is an underglaze 14B19 which may be the date of manufacture...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1920 item #881694 (stock #39B14 7879)
Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass bowl of lobed and paneled form, decorated in an iridescent finish, and with grape and vine motifs engraved on the top border and on its bottom. Signed: L.C.T. Favrile. Size: 7 5/8" diameter x 3 1/4" height. Circa 1900-1915. Condition: some discoloration to the interior of the bowl's base; no chips or cracks.