All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #840197 (stock #WA0808)
Wonderful champagne ice bucket, or "seau" circa 1950's/60's, from France. To advertise their product, champagne houses would give these buckets to restaurants as a point of sale item, they were not sold. This bucket was never circulated - it is NOS (new old stock). Marked "Montebello" in enamel, "Champange" & "Chateau de Mareuil s/Ay." Nice rolled handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1142783
Heavy, large, Cenedese glass aquarium, design attributed to Riccardo Licata, three dimensional underwater scene created from two colorless glass panels with polycrome fish and grasses. Individual fish are approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm)in length. Dimensions are 8 inches (20 cm) High, 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) Wide and 2 inches (5.1 cm) Thick. No chips, cracks or repairs. Weight is 17 pounds. Circa 1950.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #859836
This excellent figure of a Blackamoor is made from black (dark amethyst) and lattimo glass with gold foil and gold powder, red glass accents his turban. The figure stands 10 1/2 inches (27 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13 cm) wide/deep. The figure shows great detail from the folds in the turban, to his gold accented, black buttoned shirt and his open waist coat. No chips,cracks or repairs. Has AVEM foil label and paper label on base. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1348582 (stock #9477)
An Aynsley D. Jones burgundy red fruit tea cup and saucer from the 1950s. This English bone china 2-3/8" tall footed tea cup and matching 5-3/4" saucer c1950s has a burgundy red (or magenta or maroon) ground and a fine fruit arrangement along with lush gold trim. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life with hand painted highlights by D. Jones. A definite must have for your collection. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Hangings : Pre 1960 item #1331382 (stock #7219)
A fine pair of framed cross stitch needlepoint floral pictures from the 1950s. This pair features red roses with green foliage on one and variable coloured poppies onn the other. They measure 5-1/8" square (sight size) in their gilt 1950s style 6-3/4" frames; they are unsigned and the petitpoint work may be older than the frames. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #554222 (stock #20050048)
Orrefors Fish Graal vase, circa 1951. 6 large Fish, 4 smaller fish in background and pond weed. Rarer, near spherical form. Signed ORREFORS/ Graal No. 225 D/ Edw Hald. Piece measures 4 ¼ inches tall and is 13 ½ inches in circumference. Highly reflective and gives illusion of many more fish swimming in pond. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or scratches.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #860042
Signed Venini Fazzoletto in a FABULOUS 1950's color combination! Turquoise and Pink latticino stripes, with pulled points. Vase measures 4 1/2 inches (12 cm) tall and is 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Double signed; once with the three line stamp venini/murano/italia and once with the gold Venini label.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #491573 (stock #0503)
A decorative globular shaped table cigarette lighter in Murano glass, with a Japanese inserted fluid lighter. This 3-3/8" diameter lighter is in a great forest green glass with opulent gold swirls; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the lighter appears unused, however it will need a flint and a bit of oiling (the mechanism is a bit stiff)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1245998 (stock #02425)
A vintage high quality hand gilded 2-1/4" tall cup and matching 6" saucer in the English bone china Seville 6874 pattern by Aynsley. This cup and saucer features a Renaissance inspired hand applied encrusted gold decoration including griffons, with high relief gold highlights or encrusting. All on a cobalt blue ground with white and cream grounds as well. Aynsley made wonderful quality cups, many are collectible...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #554227 (stock #20050049)
Cenedese Aquarium Paperweight, circa 1950’s, Single Goldfish, orange body with latimo zanfirico cane fins, latimo eyes with black glass pupils. Green and latimo pond weed. There are three flattened “thumbprints’ spaced equally around the circumference; these appear to be from the manufacturing process. There is a small, less than 1/10th inch rough spot in the center of one of the thumbprints...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #790277
Cenedese Aquarium Block, single large internal polychrome fish with marine plants. Block measures 7 1/2 inches long by 5 3/4 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches wide. Due to the handmade nature of the piece the measurements do vary so the dimensions are approximate. No chips,cracks or repairs. Unmarked. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1331381 (stock #7218)
An attractive and vintage English gold trimmed bone china 2-1/2" high cup and matching 5-1/8" saucer in the Masquerade pattern in the Avon shape, issued by Royal Albert. This tea cup and saucer features red-tipped black roses and a fine magenta red ground on the saucer and on the outside of the cup...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1251745
Fazzoletto (Handkerchief) vase composed of various alternating Zanfirico filigrana in bright colors of orange, green, yellow, burgundy, pink and white, alone and in combinations, all cased in clear glass. The vase measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and is 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in diameter. There are some bubbles in the glass owing to the hand formed nature of the piece, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Light in weight as the glass is thinly blown. Pauly and C...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1423798
English William Moorcroft art pottery cabinet vase with hibiscus decoration, together with a small Clematis bowl or dish. 20th century. Vase measures 3 7/8 in. ht. Dish is 3 1/2 in. in diameter. Retaining their original paper labels. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1960 item #1299254 (stock #707)
Baccarat Crystal Roosters by Georges Chevalier c. 1950 with Baccarat acid etched stamp on bottom. Chevalier, A graduate of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris, began working with Baccarat in 1916 ending his career there in the early 1970s. A journey, a life made of light. His designs earned the Crystalworks a place at the forefront of the history of the decorative arts. Both In excellent condition acid etched stamp is lightly worn. Measures 18" L x 5" W x 14.5" H...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1047411
Fabulous Fifties Fratelli Toso Murano Torchiere in vibrant hues of blue, pink and yellow ribbons with aventurine and latticino/zanfirico canes in mezza filigrana. This striking lamp truly makes a statement and stands on its own as a focal point in any room of your home. Lamp stands 24 inches tall and is approximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter at the base. There is a round, silver foil label in base that reads Murano/ Made In Italy/ Glass as for Fratelli Toso...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #811994
Archimedes Seguso bottle with stopper in Merletto glass. The glass is internally decorated with fine lace like pattern of lattimo threads, the whole is cased in clear glass. Flame shaped stopper is clear glass with gold foil inclusions. Both the stopper and bottle neck are ground. There are no chips, cracks or repairs. The bottle has the remnant of a red and silver foil label with scalloped edges, which was used by Seguso in the 1950's. The bottle measures 7 1/2 inches tall with stopper (5 1/4 ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1321953 (stock #7172)
A rare Beswick English pottery Modern design vase by Colin Melbourne circa 1950s. This 12-1/4" English art pottery vase has the pattern number 1398, it is fully hand decorated and it has the Beswick England mark. Melbourne was known for his futuristic modern designs and this fine example is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1479743 (stock #P19)
Fine Michael Cardew Large Stoneware Coffee Jug, Abuja Pottery

This impressive stoneware jug was made by Michael Cardew during his time at the Abuja Pottery, Nigeria. The photos speak for themselves! It has the impressed MC and Abuja Pottery seals.

Height 31 cm. There is a small surface chip to the glaze on the underside edge of the cover, otherwise fine condition.

For information: the founder of this business, Brian Page (1937 - 2018), was a great fan of Michael Cardew and had severa...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1266094 (stock #647)
Vintage Scrimshaw on Whales Tooth by Jon Laubin of a Schooner at full sale on both sides. Tooth 4 1/4 tall mounted on a custom wood stand. Jon Laubin was born in Hartford CT, Sailing lessons & a sailboat at age 14, a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy, traveling to foreign ports, exposure to ships of all kinds, and a love of nautical antiques, contributed to understanding the principles of accuratly drawing sailing ships. Around 1980,Jon started drawing and etching reverse scrimshaw on slate, w...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1960 item #1240458
Famille Rose Vase, China, globular with long waisted neck, decorated with a continuous figural landscape and various auspicious motifs. Size; Height of vase is 15 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Very good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1447743
Hand made sterling silver and shell letter opener or caviar knife designed and signed circa 1950's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. 5 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or dings to the silver or shell. Signed on the end of handle with Spratling hallmarks and eagle 30. This design was featured in the museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and is pictured on p. 191 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on Goddards ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1075180
Heavy, crystal, ovoid shaped vase internally decorated with fish in pond weed. Vase is highly reflective to give impression of many more fish swimming in pond. Vase measures approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter and is 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall. Fish and pond weed are green and brown. There is a small bruise on the side of the vase about the size of a nickel, and some surface scratches, and minor interior cloudiness to the vase. Vase is marked ORREFORS/SWEDEN/GRAAL 2955 C/Edward Hald. Circa...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1422967 (stock #40J68-113)
A pair of modernist silver candlesticks by Pedro Lopez G. Mexican. Circa 1950s. Sterling silver. Size: 5.5 inches ht. Modern Aztec design Not weighted, 8.6 Troy ounces.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #859831
A beautiful A.VE.M. figure made from nero (black), lattimo (white), and crystalo (clear) glass with gold foil and gold powder, this beautiful figure stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall and is 7 1/2 inches (19 cm)wide from her elbow to the tip of her outstretched hand. Wonderful detail in this figure. No chips, cracks or repairs. A.VE.M. sticker to base. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1142781
Gino Cenedese glass aquarium, design attributed to Riccardo Licata, three dimensional underwater scene created from three colorless glass panels with polycrome fish and grasses. Individual fish range in size from 3.5 to 5 inches (7.6 - 12.7 cm)in length. Dimensions are 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) High, 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) Wide and 2 inches (5.1 cm) Thick. No chips, cracks or repairs. Weight is 20 pounds. Circa 1950.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1235921 (stock #622)
Pair of Roosters finely cast and intricately detailed life like made of solid sterling silver. Weighing 82 Troy ounces approx. 4 lbs. Measuring 12" L x 7"T x 7"W. Made in Peru.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1300606 (stock #26C10 2637)
Birks, Canada sterling silver bread tray, c.1950, with shaped edge, in excellent condition, no monogram. Size: 12 3/4" length x 6 3/4" width.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Pre 1960 item #1358554
A huge Gouda Roma art pottery vase from the Royal Zuid works circa 1950s. This Dutch pottery vase is in white, black and gold. This example is quite large - it stands 7-7/8" high and it is 7-3/4" across at its widest. It has the gold hand written mark for Royal Zuid and it has an artist's signature and a 3125 pattern number. It is in excellent original condition with no cracks, crazing, chips, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues ...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1071839
Very well designed and executed Persian silver box, the lid is decorated with delicate repousse design depicting two young couple in traditional Safavid dress drinking wine and on the side exquisite foliage decoration. The box bears silver and maker's mark and has a length of 3.5 inches with the height of 1.5 inches. This item is in perfect condition and crafted by master silversmith.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1960 item #1332631 (stock #39c23-330)
Pair of armorial Porcelain de Paris serving dishes decorated in a Chinese export style. French. Circa 1940s-50s. Size: 10 3/4 inches length x 9 3/4 inches depth x 2 inches ht. Ornate hand decoration with rich enamel painting and gilding. Nice condition, with a manufacturer's firing crack flaw to the front of one dish. Painted red pseudo Chinese character marks to the underside. Frequently this type of porcelain has been mis-attributed to the Samson factory of the 19th century but is, in fact...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #916714
Venini Fazzoletto with alternating stripes of Zanfirico and Latticinio canes in lattimo glass. Polished pontil. Vase measures 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm) in diameter. Signed Venini Murano Italia, although the Italia is not visible as it falls in the ground pontil. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1960 item #1112396 (stock #39B14 10413)
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) designed Picador cupel or small bowl sculpture, manufactured at the Madoura Pottery of Vallauris, France. Circa 1954. Edition of 100. Ceramic with green and black oxidized paraffin decoration of a Picador with lance astride his horse. The bull fighting theme was a favorite of Picasso and reminded him of his Spanish heritage. Impressed on the underside with the stamps 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso.' Also with molded date on the front 30.1.54...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1158956
Presented here is a Murano Gaucho Musician figure from the 1950's in green SFUMATO and crystal glass, with heavy gold foil inclusions. The GUITARIST is perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. I have reduced the priced on the figure. The figure is unsigned but has been attributed to Barovier & Toso. The figure stands 11.25 inches (28.5 cm) Tall. Circa 1950.