All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1970 item #1358043 (stock #9565)
A Northumbria Normandy Rose sterling silver 3 pc. carving set. This attractive meat serving set consists of the 11-1/4" carving knive with a stainless blade, the 10-1/8" carving fork with stainless tines and a swing-out knife guard and the 11-3/4" sharpening steel. This fine tableware or dinnerware flatware set is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, losses, damage or repairs and it has only slight signs of use...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1920 item #1358042 (stock #9564)
A lake boat solid bronze ship bell from 1900-20. This 8-1/4" diameter unsigned bell was from a Great Lakes ship or boat (possibly a ferry) and it retains its original eye and rod clapper with a loop for a rope pull. It is original, unpainted and in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however the bell mount for attachment to the boat (an insert sleeve) is missing but one could easily be fashioned. Yes, it's LOUD...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1357059 (stock #SBUD-006)
Thai Buddha amulet with Buddha in the earth touching position made with sacred and fragrant substances and pressed in a mold. The case is either gold or gold plated with intricate carvings and a carving of a Buddha face in the back of the case. Size: H 4cm. Condition perfect.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1356400 (stock #9553)
Adams American Express Train Currier & Ives 10-1/2" plate from the 1930s. This decorative multicolour plate features a Currier and Ives scene and it has the Adams mark in use from 1914-40. This nice display plate is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #1356396 (stock #9549)
A Colossus or Lacy Spiral Burlington Glass clear EAPG water goblet from the 1880s. This 6-1/2" tall antique pressed glass item was made by the Burlington Glass Works of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (1874-97) (and possibly produced by other companies). It is a beautiful clear white with very crisp detail. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs however there is a tiny burst bubble under the goblet base edge from the manufacture of this goblet...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1355467 (stock #9541)
An Art Nouveau sterling daisy flower purse handle chain from the 1900 era. This 16-3/8" chain consists of oval daisy flower cast sterling silver links which are 3/8" wide. Originally on a late Victorian purse, this chain has two large loop for mounting but it could easily have a clasp added for use as a necklace (or a doubled bracelet). It is stamped STERLING on the mounting rings, it weighs 33.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1355466 (stock #9540)
An Edwardian T. Rathbone DANE 1867L water pitcher from the 1910 era. This beautiful, decorative English ironstone ewer or pitcher stands 9" tall and it has the T.R. & Co. swan mark used by T. Rathbone in the Edwardian era. The decoration is quite Edwardian with flow blue accents, red and yellow highlights and poppy flowers. It also has gold highlights and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1355161 (stock #9532)
A set for 12 mother of pearl handle silver plated fish knives and forks from the 1897-1900 era. This 24 piece set consists of the 7-7/8" fish knives and the 6-3/4" forks. Each piece has a mother of pearl handle with excellent lustre and green and pink flash. The ferrules are unmarked and nicely embossed (they may be silver - we haven't tested them and it wasn't required to mark small, light items)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1355115 (stock #9531)
An Art Deco sterling silver tea ball strainer with chain and ring for steeping loose tea leaves circa 1920s. This vintage and classically simple tea serving piece includes the original chain and it has the original finger ring. It is stamped with an obscured silver mark on the finger ring, it is 1-3/8" in diameter and it weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no monograms, bends, corrosion, dents, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1354313 (stock #9529)
A Royal Crown Derby Traditional Old Imari 2451 pattern demitasse cup and saucer from the 1930s. This antique 2-1/4" high straight sided cann shaped coffee cup and matching 4-1/2" saucer is entirely hand painted, with no transfer applied. This English bone china cup and saucer has the Derby mark with the year mark for the early 1930s; this pattern was in production from 1902-2014. This cup is in the flat bottom, smooth rim design...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1940 item #1354308 (stock #9526)
A Sadler Ye Daintee Ladyee blue teapot from the 1930s 1940s. This 7-1/2" tall light blue teapot is in the form of a crinoline or dainty lady and it has the Sadler stamped mark. It appears to have never been used and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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. Tracked Packet shipping to any...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1354307 (stock #9525)
A Bennington 19th century dog handle hunting scene large pitcher. This 10-1/4" tall pitcher has the typical Bennington mottled deep brown glaze with green and blue slip and a glazed bottom. The handle is a hunting dog and the body of the pitcher shows hanging game birds. It is unsigned and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than a penpoint sized flake to the glaze on the body under the spout near the bottom and a small flake on the han...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1970 item #1353209 (stock #9513)
A set of 6 David Andersen Norway enamel demitasse coffee spoons with a box from the 1960s. This set consists of the six 3-3/4" spoons which all have enamelled handles and bowls on gilt sterling. The backs are plain gilded silver and they have the Andersen marks and each spoon weighs 9.0 grams. The enamel colours include sea blue, navy blue, yellow, green and deep red and they come with a fitted, silk-lined box with brass fittings and impressed alligator brown paper wrap. This set is in excel...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1960 item #1350830
A Birks Regency round silver plated engraved serving tray or salver from the 1940 1950 period. Perfect for serving tea cakes and drinks, this 10-1/4" across salver is heavy and Regency plate was the top quality silver plate offered by Birks. It has an 8-3/4" interior and fine engraved decoration; it has the Birks Regency Plate mark along with E.P. ON COPPER 1033 on the back. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items ar...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1980 item #1350824 (stock #600vd)
This hand hammered covered serving platter is stunning, with exceptional detail and refinement. It is large, measuring 21 1/2" x 10 1/4" wide, 9 1/2" high (to tips of lobster antennae), and the applied lobster handle with seaweed is 10". The surface is all hand hammered, and the bottom of the tray is stippled. It is stamped "silver plate" on the tray, just under the lip of the top, with no makers mark. It resembles the work of Franco Lagini, working in Italy in the 1970's, as well as Fratell...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1940 item #1350670 (stock #9496)
A Meissen Full Green Vine demitasse cup & saucer with a scalloped edge and gold trim. This 2" tall cup and matching 4-1/4" saucer features a wreath of green vine leaves on the outside of the cup and inside the saucer. It has gold trim and highlights and it has the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, a blue 43 and an impressed 1159 26. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1350548 (stock #595ad)
This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand. The backing over the table contains other French and royal insignia, including a shield and crown. The sculpture is cast in three sections, with some welding evident on the back. It measures 16" high x 17" wide, and is 6 1/2" deep. The casting is fine and well detailed, and there are no losses or cracks to the bronze. The su...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1348591 (stock #9485)
A Victorian sterling silver ornate link silver coins watch chain necklace from 1895. This exceptional, highly styled chain shows Victorian design at its best. It is 16-3/4" long and it consists of a swivel, coiled infinity knot style links, oblong rod links with interior silver coils along with a swivel, t-bar, silver coins and a gold-fronted sterling scroll style 1-1/8 x 3/4" watch fob. The coins include a Canada 1881 five cent silver piece, a British 1854 three pence coin ("thruppence"), a ...