All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1169839
Very nice carving of Shoushan stone depicting a corn, 4.5 inches in length and 2 inches wide in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Pre 1950 item #1434996
Striking pair of large vases by Gouda Pottery of Holland. They each measure 12" high and roughly 7" wide. Each marked on bottom, with both impressed and inscribed marks. Impressed numbers include 2144 and P 503, and in addition to the Gouda Holland marks written, the number 2144 is at the top, with KL 503 and what are likely the artist's initials in a rectangular cartouche JVS. The design is not written on either, and it seems to represent a floral element withing a rather geometric format...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1950 item #1348579 (stock #9475)
A World War II nurse's cloak or cape with black and red from the 1940s. This authentic military collectible has a 16" collar (hook to hook), it is 40-3/4" long and it has one closure with two button holes. It was made by Lac-Mac in London (Ontario) Canada and it has the original black painted hanging chain as well as SCGH embroidered on the back of the collar (possibly for St. Catharines General Hospital as it was obtained locally). It has a stitched M.L.M...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1950 item #1096387
, Sterling silver-enameled Austrian compact depicting a man helping a lady to play Flute, Enamel Guilloche, stamped Made in Austria STERLING. Dimensions 2.5 inches in diameter, Original make-up pad included. Condition Report: Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #543428 (stock #195)
A beautiful and finely woven vintage Navajo two grey hills rug. Design featuring an elaborate concentric medallion center stepped corner elements within a crenellated reciprocal border and solid outer frame in brown black white and grey. Measuring approx. 5 ft. 1 in. by 3 ft. 8 in. A fine example of this most desirable design of Navajo weaving in Very fine condition.

Two Grey Hills rugs are woven of natural, undyed, handspun wool in whites, blacks, & browns...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #506214 (stock #163)
Gorham Sterling Sliver tea set 2 1/4 pint a elegant regency style. Consisting of a Teapot creamer and sugar bow. Marked sterling and hall marked in excellent condition
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1195006 (stock #39C80 1011)
Carl Poul Petersen (Danish, 1895-1977) hand-hammered sterling silver pastry knife in Acorn pattern. Circa 1947. Size: 10 5/8 inches length. Weight: 4 troy ounces. Excellent condition with no monogram. Maker's stamp PP on reverse of handle, together with Canadian national sterling mark and words 'hand-made sterling.' Carl Petersen trained as an apprentice with Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, and married Jensen's daughter...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1225084
Rare vintage sterling silver sauce bowl designed and signed circa 1949 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Bowl measures 7 inches long end to end X 4 inches wide at center X 2 1/2" tall and weighs 161 grams, 5.7 oz. Signed on the bottom SPRATLING DE MEXICO STERLING eagle # 13. Perfect condition with no dents or dings. Referred to as the disc pattern in Spratling's early catalogs this bowl was made for less than one year...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1950 item #132190 (stock #477)
An Irish Belleek Ewer with Applied Florals; the Ewer has the 4th mark, indicating 1946-1955. The height is 9.5 inches. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1950 item #1179484
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SCENIC AND RED OXIDE DECORATED PORCELAIN VASES. Each painted with two scenic panels reserved on an interlocking red diaper pattern ground. Blue seal mark on vase. Height 8.5 inches (21.5 cm). Condition Report; Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #543455 (stock #197)
A fine vintage Navajo Indian Teec Nos Pos rug, woven by Bessie Little Pouch. Featuring a centering double diamond hooked medallion design with geometric accents on all sides, feather pairs in the center, within finely serrated surrounds and a split wing border. Woven in tan, beige, black, red, orange, white and gray. Measuring approx. 6 ft. 4 in. x 3ft. 10 inches in very fine condition.

The Teec Nos Pos style of Navajo weaving is a bold, exciting and elaborate design...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1950 item #1287973
Exquisite sterling silver box designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The top of the box is designed to open by lifting the top section. Box weighs 284 grams, 10 oz. and measures 4 1/2" tall X 3 1/4" X 2 1/2" deep. Beautiful condition with no dents, dings or scratches to the box or top finial. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where it is described as a cigarette box but the design is also referred to as a tea caddy or keep sake container...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180870 (stock #10172)
This is a Bavarian porcelain coffee pot in the EMPRESS pattern, marked Schumann-Bavaria and decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; Mint condition. Measurements: coffee pot, 9 7/8 in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1410705
During his long career, Spralting designs included many household items in sterling silver. This vintage sterling and rosewood tea strainer appears to be a bird in flight. Measuring 6" long X 2 3/4" the piece is in beautiful condition. Hallmarked on the reverse. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1056903
Hand crafted of 990 solid sterling silver candle snuffer designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar(1905-86). Measuring 14 inches long the snuffer weighs 95 grams, 3/03 oz. Detailed design with silver rope and bead trim. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Marks read HA 990 TAXCO. Insured shipping included.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1034481
Hand carved sterling silver dinner bell designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180867 (stock #10171)
This is a pristine Bavarian porcelain tea service in the EMPRESS pattern, variously marked Schumann-Bavaria and hand decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; includes a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar. Mint condition. Measurements: tea pot, 7 _ in. H; creamer, 4 _ in. H; and sugar, 4 _ in. H.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1950 item #957047
Gio Ponti "A Canne" vase for Venini. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1946/1947 in his first period at Venini. Flared beaker form of multicolored vertical glass canes with wavy rim. 3 line etch "venini murano ITALIA" to base. This spectacular vase stands 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) tall and is 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) in diameter at the rim. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1948.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1950 item #1022619 (stock #6404)
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A Spode Regent Y3963 blue demitasse cup and saucer circa 1940s This 3-3/8" tall cup and matching 4-3/4" saucer are both beautifully hand painted with lush gold highlights and rims, and it is signed SPODE COPELAND'S CHINA ENGLAND REGENT Y3963 with an underglaze 38. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. There is a slight staining at the bottom of the cup which is not washable. We have two in stock, priced individually. All items are thoro...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1146942
Rare and unusual hand carved Fluorite skull, this wonderful display items weights 938 grams and has a dimension of 3.75 inches long with height of 3.75 inches. Very realistic and incredibly carved in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1423961 (stock #26C10-JC)
A Chinese carved nephrite jade figure of a sleeping cat, on a red silk cord. Size: 2 in. length.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1074832
Persian round silver compact with the lid enameled with view of a mosque " shikh Lotf-Allah Mosque ", interior of lid with mirror, diameter of 3 3/8 inches. The item bears the silver and maker's mark, incredible enamel work and great foliage design on the rear panel. Great condition condition with no losses to enamel or any damages to silver work.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1087201 (stock #40G08 103)
"Acorn" pattern sterling silver cake slice server by Carl Poul Petersen, Canada. Circa 1947. Size: 9 7/8 inches length. Excellent condition with hammered blade and figural peapod handle. Stamped on reverse of handle HAND MADE STERLING, together with Petersen's logo. Carl Poul Petersen was apprenticed to Georg Jensen in Denmark from 1908-1913, marrying Jensen's daughter in 1928. In 1929, he relocated to Canada where he was employed by Henry Birks and Sons in Montreal, prior to opening hi...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #663179
This Haeger dealer sign has a small paint flake on the upper right hand corner. See photo. Other wise this sign is in great shape.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1950 item #1214578
Chinese hand crafted shou-shan stone carving, depicting a sitting louhan with a boy at his side and a foo dog on his lap, early 20th century period. Size; Height of carving is 3.5 inches with the width of 5.75 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #712546
Stamped on the bottom "Haeger-USA @. 3" base diameter x 1 3/4" top X 10" tall. It is in excellent condition. Even has a label.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1950 item #1154691 (stock #6771)
A Birks sterling silver cranberry or mayonnaise bowl with a cobalt liner 1947. This classic vintage 4-3/4" across and 2-1/2" high was made by Birks, Canada in 1947. It is marked BIRKS STERLING 20/53 and it has the year mark for 1947. The silver bowl weighs 122 grams which doesn't include the liner, and it has never been monogrammed. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively grad...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1950 item #1155122 (stock #541)
A beautiful Verlys glass charger or large bowl with cranes and japanes coy fish signed in the center measuring an impressive 13 1/4inches or 34 cm. in diameter the three dimensional glass moulded with opalescent cranes. In excellent condition a beautiful example of this fine French art glass.

Verlys Glass History

In 1920, the Societe Holophane Français was set up as a subsidiary of the USA Holophane Company in a glassworks near Rouen in Northern France to make vehicle headlights. ...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #845684 (stock #11AC20 984)
Roseville Pottery 4-inch planter/ jardiniere in 'Pine Cone' pattern. #632-4. A globular bowl decorated in yellow/ brown glaze with opposing twig handles. Impressed Roseville on underside. Excellent condition. Size: 4 inches high x 6 inches deep x 6.25 wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1239892
Chinese carved White jade pendant, depicting a Guanyin in high relief in sitting position, carving seems to be from early to mid 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of carving are 1 7/8"H x 1 1/2"W, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #58918
Nobori Japanese banners, carps, warrior’s Yoroi and Kabuto (helmet), Musha-ningyo dolls and samurai swords are all the part of the display used for the Boy’s Days (renamed to Children’s Day), May 5th, in Japan. Culturally, the Japanese emphasize anything to do with children. The Girl’s day with hina dolls is in March. This Day is to wish for their son's health and future welfare. It is also to inspire boys in their manliness and hopefully bravery, discipline and honor codes come with it...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1335503 (stock #7339)
A Hazel-Atlas green Depression glass refrigerator storage jar with lid from the 1930s. This 5-7/8" across round jar has a ground (or fritted) handle or knob, a starburst molded pattern on the lid and it has the H over A maker's mark on the bottom. It would look great on your shelf or hoosier and it is a nice display piece. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a few small chips to the inner lid support rim of the base. All items are thoroughly and c...
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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere i...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1940 item #512493 (stock #176)
Chinese carved malachite study of a foo dog or temple guardian. A beautiful grained gem quality stone Measuring 2 x 1 3/8 inches in excellent condition a fine addition to any collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1940 item #1171006
Fine Chinese blue & white Porcelain lotus bowl with early Kangxi Mark but early 20th century period. Size; Height of bowl is 2 3/4 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940 item #1331938 (stock #7246)
A set of 7 hoosier glass storage jars from the 1930s with the original lids. These pressed glass hoosier kitchen food storage jars have their original aluminum lids which still fits tightly. The set consists of a set of seven including five of the 4-1/4" spice jars and two of the 7-3/4" tall canister jars. All have a ribbed pattern and all have a blank area for a contents label except for one which has an embossed COFFEE. We don't know who made them and they are in very good useful condition...