All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1920 item #1405749
Gold over red painted or lacquered wood frame 11 5/8" x 9 3/8" Stone image 8 3/8" x 6 1/4" Frame roughly 1 1/4" deep. In original gilded wood frame, with label on back from seller, with instructions for care. Well crafted mountain landscape with a variety of stone, good color and contrast. Pietra dura is an ancient craft, and has continued in Italy to the present day, and such plaques have been desirable and collectible for centuries. Landscapes are less common, and this one is vibrant and...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #1404927
Gorgeous pair of porcelain figures by A. W. Fr. Kister of Scheibe-Alsbach in Germany. 16" high (one slightly shorter), with bases of 6" in diameter. The mark of KPM with the crossed swords is from the Kister period, from 1863 to 1905. One figure is signed R. Moller (1855-1902), who was an important designer who worked for various German porcelain companies in the late 19th century. He was an instructor at the Industry Porcelain School in the area...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Eastern Europe : Pre 1950 item #1403534
This rare Herend tea service is for twelve, an unusually large service, with a teapot that is also a large size (12 inches from spout to handle, and 7" high). The pattern is Petit Bouquet de Rose, and is decorated in all green, which is rare, as the roses generally are pink or yellow. The mark is that used between 1939 and 1948, and most of the pieces also are impressed with the Herend stamp and a number identifying the particular piece...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1950 item #1402949 (stock #14915)
Rare 1930s matched pair of William Spratling tin candleholders in a towering design embellished with bands of stamped stars and full moons, a scalloped rim and hand-cut tin twist-ribbon collars. Known primarily for their silver jewelry, cutlery and holloware, most of the renowned Taxco workshops engaged in the production of tinware, wood furniture and textiles as well, especially during the first decades of their existence...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1401684
Large in size at 10 1/4" high and roughly 5 1/2" in diameter (3 3/8" diameter across base). The design is Pomegranate, and was created by William Moorcroft in 1910. As an early design by him, it is desirable and hard to find, especially in larger pieces...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1940 item #1401683
10 Dinner plates by Black Knight porcelain company, Selb Bavaria, Germany. The pattern number is BLK 37 and depicts floral swags between a framed cartouche with floral bouquet...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1401681
Very rare form of a Kate Greenaway figure by James Tufts Silverplate Company of Boston, ca 1880. A sewing caddy or stand, with rods to hold spools of thread, a pincushion held by the young girl, and a very nice engraved tray in the Aesthetic Movement style. It measures 5 1/4" high, and is 6 1/4" in diameter, with a nice flared foot of 3/8" high. It is signed on the bottom with James Tufts name, city, the monogram with T, and the number 4143. James Tufts opened his company in 1875, and creat...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1910 item #1401643
Large size (11 3/4"), this bronze vase has applied sterling silver irises. The finish is bronze with verde sections visible, a mottled or variegated finish often utilized on Heintz Art Metal products. This piece is unsigned, and is early, prior to the patent pending and patent dates for this design, which is #3657. Like all Heintz Art vases and other objects, the bronze is a nice heavy weight, and the silver designs are also heavy and in high relief. In good condition, with a few minor scrap...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1800 item #1400598 (stock #31B21-1)
A rare English George III pear form fruitwood tea caddy. 18th century. Size: 8.75 inches height. x 4.5 inches diameter. Retaining wooden stem, original brass hinge, scalloped metal key escutcheon (lock not working) and remnants of foil lining. Condition is very good, with two drying age cracks in the lid which have been filled at some point in the past. Lovely patina. Original Georgian fruit-form tea caddies are scarce to find.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1400244 (stock #WN202)
A large evening bag showing on both sides the same geometric pattern on a red ground, worked in tiny glass beads. The celluloid frame in the form of an opened poppy blossom. Presumably French around 1920. Brown lining. Condition: two tassels with missing fringes, lining a bit raddled, clean. Dimension: without handle: c. 45 cm, 23.5 cm wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1837 VR item #1399091 (stock #WN194)
A traditional folk costume frippery crown called "Schappele", worn in the Bregenzerwald in Austria by girls and unmarried young women. A cardboard ring covered with velvet, the front with embroidered Christogram IHS in gold thread and some sequins. The upper part of the headdress made with gilt wire, glass beads and silk ribbons. For a similar piece please visit the website of the Vorarlberg Museum: http://www.vorarlbergmuseen.at/objekte/jw-43 Condition: silk ribbons consumed, traces of usage...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1396785 (stock #40E57-223)
Scarce mini Coalport cabinet cup and saucer with turquoise and red enameled jewels on a canary yellow glaze ground with gilded accents and gilded interior. Circa 1890s. Fluted shape. Size: 3.5 inches diameter saucer; 1.75 inches ht. cup. Excellent condition, no chips or lines, no wear to gilding or jewels.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1700 item #1393104 (stock #WN159)
A very rare liturgical embroidery dating to the 17th century or earlier. A cope hood in shield-form with a central applied panel depicting the Archangel Michael. He is standing in complete armour holding a sword and about to strike a tailed demon. Ruby silk ground with couched gold and silver threads and appliqued arabesques in yellow silk, the medaillon and lining in linen. Condition: clean. Wear, slits, mendings and losses...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1900 item #1391830 (stock #39B14-17479)
Scarce pair of antebellum New Orleans coin silver repousse decorated goblets by Christopf Christian Kuchler. Circa 1855. Engraved 'P. Irwin' for Patrick Irwin (1810-1878), a prominent citizen of New Orleans and Alderman, Louisiana State Representative, and co-founder of the Hibernia Bank. Retailed by Hyde and Goodrich of Royal Street. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Makers mark stamped to underside of foot.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1388433 (stock #9806)
A W.E. Welding Brantford Ontario 4 gallon eared stoneware crock with blue floral decoration 1873-94. This attractive, antique Canadian pottery crock measures 12" tall and 11-1/2" across, it has two ear handles and attractive blue tulips decoration with blue splash over the impressed Welding markings. Welding was in business with W.W. Belding in Brantford (1867-72) and went solo in 1873 after their factory burnt down in 1872...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1930 item #1387980 (stock #9806)
A Fry Geisha etched glass lemonade pitcher plus 5 handled tumbler glasses circa 1900-1930. This attractive, high quality set also goes by the names Japanese Maid or Japan Maid and it was made by Fry Glass. Similar to a Beaver Valley glass pattern featuring all over cherry blossoms, this company was bought out by Fry circa 1900 and they made this finely etched set with a Geisha serving tea on one side and cherry blossoms on the other...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1980 item #1385688 (stock #9795)
A pair of Gorham 1190 sterling silver convertible 11-1/4" candlesticks with 3 pieces. These weighted candlesticks include the weighted 4-3/4" bases which act as short candlesticks, the 2-7/8" candle holder bell which can mount to the bases or on top of the 4-1/8" conical taper which can also screw into the base. When all pieces are mounted these fine table decorations are 11-1/4" tall. They have the Gorham marks on the bottom and they are probably from the 1950s or 1970s...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1382488 (stock #39B15-95)
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.