All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1700 item #1154309 (stock #26C10 1798)
William III silver trefid table spoon, London, c.1700, by Francis Archbold. Length - 7.25 inches. Weight - 1.38 troy ounces. A typical trefid form table spoon with broad, shallow bowl and a double ribbed and beaded rat tail. The upturned handle's terminal is cut with two notches, a characteristic of the trefid form...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #363729 (stock #984)
A Green Opaline Gilt Mounted Desk Inkstand or Standish, with Two Inkwells and Two Pen Holders. Possibly French. Dimensions; 9.5" wide x 6" deep. Excellent condition; circa 1890.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #349769
During the Edo Period, there was a time when the puppet play became the most popular form of entertainment among the common people and especially the merchants. They were so popular that Kabuki actors even began mimicking the movement of the puppets.

The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened Takemoto theater in Dotonbori...

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 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 : Pre 1837 VR item #701817 (stock #1AC2 )
Rare New England sampler from Enfield, NH, dated 1825, embroidered by Cynthia Terry, aged 11. Decorated with baskets of flowers and with the poem: "When death does throw his fatal dart / The nearest earthly friends must part / Parents must leave their children dear / When they the dreadful summons hear." Size: 11.5 inches x 10.5 inches. Offered in an antique giltwood frame. Very good condition. Some light toning in spots.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #446039 (stock #1256)
A Bohemian Green Overlay and Hand Painted Vase with Gilding and Floral Blossoms. Dimensions; 13" high x 3.5" wide. Circa 1880 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #351835 (stock #R036)
Marked "Labrut Freres France" on the back, these two unique plates have adorable graphics of children & animals. On one there is a young boy with a dog & a goat tumbling on top of him. On the other is a boy (with only one shoe & sock) walking with a girl & a dog. The plates have a pattern around the rims & are encircled with faded gold. They both have crazing throughout & are browned from age, but have no chips or cracks...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #323590
This is a An ART NOUVEAU STERLING NAPKIN RING from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. This NAPKIN RING has Beautiful FLOWERS on the side and measures 1 5/8" in diameter and is 1 1/4" across. Marked on the interior: STERLING. This NAPKIN RING dates ca. 1905 - 1920. Condition is VG++ to Excellent...jpgs give more info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1342066 (stock #779)
Beautiful antique Italian bronze sculpture of a woman by Professor Antonio Garella (1864 - 1919) . Signed on right shoulder Prof. Garella.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #289645 (stock #864)
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork/Server wit a Heavily Embossed Floral Design. Marked Sterling on the Back of the Handle, but no Makers Mark. Length 9.75 inches and weight 4.6 Troy ounces; 9.75". Excellent condition. From the late 19th century.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1181114 (stock #SR419)

Mason's Patent Ironstone Platter in the Grasshopper pattern, Ca 1815. Condition: excellent Height: 12 inches Width: 16 inches

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 : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #160488 (stock #621)
A Ruby Red Hand Blown Cut to Clear Glass Wedding Chalice. Etched with "Glaube (faith), Hoffnung (hope), Liebe (love), Frohsin (the family name). Dimensions 6" high x 5" wide. Probably of Bohemian origin, late 19th century. Other than some minor rim wear it is in Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1800 item #1030179 (stock #39B14 9120)
A Georgian sterling silver pap boat by famous female silversmith Hester Batemen, London, 1784. No repairs or dents. Fully hallmarked below top rim. Size: 4.5 inches length x 2.75 inches depth x 1 inch height. Pap boats were used for the feeding of infants and invalids.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1910 item #142678 (stock #T 195)
Beautifully Carved Decorated Reticulated Early Bone Fob with A Deer, Buck, Elk, Stag, Reindeer with "large rack". Carved same on reverse. 4 15/16" Long, can be worn on a leather cord or brass chain as necklace. Very nicely yellowed evenly with age. Nice Condition. SOLD, no price, no info
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 : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1800 item #1258639
Chinese enameled porcelain bowl decorated with flowers around the exterior and one small flower on the interior, also a gold design around on interior rim and floral design on the bowl's well, from 18th century era. Size; Diameter of bowl is 8 inches. Condition Report; with exception of small repair on exterior of the rim area, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1900 item #311111 (stock #915)
A Pair of Venetian Glass Vases; Possibly from the Factory of Antonio Salviati. They are Green with Swirls and Gilt in the Design. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions 7 1/8" high x 3.25" at base. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1970 item #1331473 (stock #7230)
An attractive Royal Albert double ice roses cup and saucer from the 1960s in the Montrose shape. The roses are white and pink with blue and black leaves on this 2-7/8" tall cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer. Unusually this example has attractive lavender edging, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #1297184
Victorian art glass vase with applied flowers, 19th century period. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12-1/2 inches with no condition concerns. Provenance; The Dr. Richard & Jill Pope Collection.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #834579 (stock #39B28 1344)
Victorian Mercury glass demijohn bottle, 19th century. This early example of Mercury glass is hand blown with a rough pontil mark on the underside and a sheared lip at the top of the narrow neck. The rectangular form is embellished with vertical ribbing. The mercury finish is in very good condition, with only a single half inch diameter area where the finish exhibits signs of oxidation. There are bubbles visible in the glass. Dimensions: 9.5" wide x 7" deep x13.25" high.
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 : Pre 1910 item #490612 (stock #134)
A beautiful example with delicate sliver wire enclosure flower designs on a foil background. Meiji period c.1900 in excellent condition measuring approx. 4.5 inches tall.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Hardstone : Pre 1940 item #1240280
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a foo lion, early to mid 20th century period, 2 3/4"L x 1 3/4"H, in good condition.
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 : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #129798 (stock #271)
A Pair of Sterling Silver Hand Chased Salt and Pepper Shakers with Tripod Legs with Lion Heads and Paws; 5" high x 2.25" at the base; tripod legs
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #131912 (stock #535)
A Set of Six Gorham "Buttercup" Teaspoons; 6" long.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #1067649
Two silver King's Pattern spoons. We acquired these with a larger set (which we are offering separately) some years ago...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1910 item #105010 (stock #z131)
This is a very fine Art Nouveau clear crystal vase with silver overlay and slver base.The overlay is crafted in a floral and vine design with etching, monogrammed "FKC", in good condition. Base has crack not readily visible and vase will hold water. Frame is in excellent condition. Measurements: 10 5/8 in H x 8 7/8 in at widest part of bowl
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Paint : Pre 1900 item #1252053
Continental Miniature Portrait of a Young Man, Late 19th Century, signed R. Krauss in lower right corner, the finely painted oval half figure of curly red haired young man, dressed in black and holding a gold cane, turned to dexter, reserved against a colonnaded interior with window and salmon drapery, mounted in a hexagonal shaped frame with ribbon-tied floral garland {Height of frame 8 inches}
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1422049 (stock #40G29-1251)
An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #125663 (stock #41)
An Oval Dish with gilt Border and a Floral Design with Decorative Swags. Limoges; 19th century. Dimensions 12.5" long x 5.5" wide.
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...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Chinese Export : Pre 1920 item #1208364
Chinese enameled porcelain plate, decorated with landscape design and figures, one riding an Oxen, six characters Chinese seal mark, late 19th, early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of plate is 6.5 inches with no condition concerns.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #1432839
Intricate sterling silver overlay floral and border design on emerald green glass. Measure 5 1/8" high and roughly 3 1/2" wide. Silver does not appear to be marked, but it is very high quality, with much cut out work and detail. Flowers, vines, and leaves are surrounded by panels of geometric designs, with a solid silver area around the neck. In excellent condition, very slight signs of wear, and one small v shaped loss in one of the panels (see last photo). The emerald green color is brigh...