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.
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)...
Gorham sterling silver five-piece tea and coffee service in the Plymouth pattern. Date code for 1958. Included are teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, and waste bowl. This set has received little use and retains its original paper labels. No monogram. Size of coffee pot: 9.5 inches high, 2 3/8 pint capacity. Teapot: 7.25 inches high, 2 pint capacity. Excellent condition, with no dings or repairs, requiring just a polish or buffing.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 grape detail below the handles. Chrome over brass; measures 8" tall 7-3/4" across.
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
A scarce Adam Oneida silver plated bread knife. This 11-1/2" flatware serving piece features a smooth stainless steel blade on one side and a serrated or toothed blade on the other. This pattern was introduced in 1917 and this piece is in very good condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, monograms, damage or repairs other than a fine patina from use...
Chinese pair of blue $ white lidded ginger jars, decorated with Chrysanthemum flowers, mid 20th century era. Size; Height of each jar is 4 1/4 inches, in very good condition.
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
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...
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...
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.
Herend porcelain three-piece tea set, hand painted in the popular Rothschild bird pattern. 20th century. Size of teapot: 5.75 inches ht. x 9 inches across spout x 5.25 inches diameter. Excellent condition, with no damage or repairs. #665/RO, 1603/RO, 1642/RO. A wonderful set consisting of a globular teapot with bud finial to cover and tendril handle; covered sugar bowl with bud finial; and milk jug with tendril handle.
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.
Large pair of copper masks by Rebajes. One Comedy, One Tragedy. Masks are in excellent condition. Both are marked Rebajes, and are 11 inches tall by 11 ½ inches wide.
Circa 1950’s
Fabulous pair of vintage Los Castillo weighted copper angel candleholders in a classic Salvador Teran design from the 1950s, I believe. These can be found in brass and silver plate with or without inlaid wings but I love the fantastic patina that the copper has developed over the years in this pair.
Though a set, one of the pieces is slightly bigger than the other - they are after all handwrought works and bound to exhibit small dissimilarities...
Rebajes Elephant made of cut and hammered copper. Probably intended to be used as an ashtray this piece appears to be unused. Rebajes animals are not easily found, and make excellent additions to a Rebajes collection. Signed. Length is 9 inches, Width is 5 1/2 inches; overall condition is very good, this is "as found". 1940/1950's
A Georg Jensen, Denmark cake knife in Acorn pattern, with sterling silver handle and stainless blade. Size: 8.75 in. length. Excellent condition. Marked on handle and on blade.
Sculptural vintage sterling silver pie or cake server designed circa 1940-50's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Server measures 7" long, 2" high at the scrolled & beaded handle. Beautiful vintage condition with minor surface wear. No dents or dings. Weight 138 grams, 4.06 oz. Signed HA TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, STERLING, eagle # 9Penny Morrill's SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO shows other serving items in this design by Aguilar.
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...
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.
Hand carved rosewood and sterling silver salad or serving set designed and signed circa 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each piece is intricately carved and wrapped in sterling silver wire and measures 12 1/2" long. Beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. Each signed on the reverse WS. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards excellent website spratlingsilver.com.
Rare pair of 1950 modernist sterling silver salt and pepper shakers designed and signed by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Each measures 2 inches tall. 80grams, 2.8oz. Each marked WS 925. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings.
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...
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...
Beautiful vintage double sided school poster from France - was used in classroom for lessons circa 1940's-50's. In good overall condition for its age - some edgewear & light scuffs, light yellowing - nothing major. Also marked "Editions Rossignol Montmorillon Vienne." This is poster #9/10 "Les Fruits" & "La Graine". Measures 35-1/2" x 29-1/2" (90cm x 75cm).
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...
Delicate Venini vase in blue opalino glass. Vase measures 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm) tall, 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm) wide and is 5 inches (12.7 cm) deep, tapering up from a base that is 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm) in diameter. Ground pontil. Signed with three line acid stamp. No cracks, chips or repairs. Circa 1950's
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.
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.
Hammered Chased Repousse Hand Tooled Sterling Silver Dish stamped: MACIEL MEXICO and 925/1000 and weighing 1.6 Oz or 47 Grams. Just under 4". This one sold.
An Italy roses tulips faience handled cake platter or plate from the 1950s which is completely hand painted. This exuberantly decorated serving plate has blue trim and wild red roses, yellow and brown tulips and other flowers. It has two eared handles and this Italian ceramic or pottery decorative item is signed FNA 127 and it is impressed ITALY. It is in very good condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a few glaze flakes along the edges and a shallow 3/4" long chip to...
Blenko Pitcher in rare BLENKO GOLD with applied handle. Sandblasted 1958 - 1961 signature. Pitcher stands 6 3/4 inches tall, base is 3 1/2 inches square, pitcher measures 5 inches across spout and handle. Two minor imperfections, pinhead rough spot on body and one on handle; too small to photograph but can be felt. Rough pontil. Blenko Gold only produced 1956 through 1958. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1958
Vintage Sterling Silver compact & Lipstick Case.
Description: This a rounded sterling silver compact case with floral motif engraved on the lid and the base, along with a silver lipstick case engraved
on all four sides.
Size: The compact case Measures 2.75" in diameter and lipstick case's measurements are 2 3/8"h and 5/8"W.
Condition: Both cases are in very good condition from early 20th century, keep in
mind that all our items are secondhand and therefore there are always slight signs o...
Piero Fornasetti porcelian dish of the advertising poster for Arturo Toscanini's Concert at La Scala. The dish is gold trimmed and measures 5.25 inches (13 cm) wide and is 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height. There is some wear to the gold trim but there are no chips, cracks or repairs. This is an original Fornasetti not a later Rosenthal re-issue. Marked on back with Fornasetti Logo, FORNASETTI-MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, followed by a small gold letter "P". Circa 1951
Beautiful silk kimono. It's a pricy item in Japan. This silk is not a soft kind, coarse kind without a liner for the summer use.
The color is lined with a very white soft silk. Nagoya style obi is included. If you have any question, please call me or e-mail me.
The measurements are 48" wide and 60" long.
Description: Lovely and finely executed Indian hand made silver dish Decorated with repousse design exhibiting different animals and plants, on the
base showing a bird holding a worm with his beak. This item's measurements are 2"H x 5.5"W x 5"D and in very good condition.
A hand wrought sterling silver cake knife by the American California Arts and Crafts silversmith Porter Blanchard. Size: 11.25 inches.
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...
A Rogers 7 piece silver plated tea service set with a tip kettle from the 1950s. This nice quality set is signed (Eagle)WmROGERS(star) E.P COPPER LEAD MOUNTS and it consists of the 6-3/8" across the handles and 5-3/4" tall covered sugar bowl, the 5-1/2" across from spout to handle creamer or cream jug, the 10-5/8" tall coffee pot, the 10" tall teapot and the 3-3/4" across and 3-1/2" tall spooner (or extra open sugar bowl). Also included is the three piece 14-1/8" tall hot water tilt kettle com...
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.
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
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. In 1929, Petersen emigrated to Montreal, where he worked for Henry Birks...
Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Dresser Box
Description: This striking and well executed hand engraved Persian silver box, Octagon in shape, features repousse floral motif and birds
on the domed lid. The Octagon shape is eight sided and on each side the artist has performed different
elaborate repousse work which depicts floral motif and birds. The workmanship is stunning, and close,up photo will demonstrate the artist,s superb talent.
The box is hallmarked on the base with silver mark and ...
A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass. Only a slight ding to the rim of the sterling cover where it fits over the glass neck (this actually helps to secure ...
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. Some of the impressed marks are very clear, and others ...
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. 2 of Spratling's Alaskan models designed in 1949...
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.
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. F...
Fine Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a standing male figure holding a scepter with the left hand and a baby with right, early to mid 20th century period. Size: Height of the figure is approx 10 inches. Condition Report: Very good condition, wood base excluded.
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. Many believe this st...
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.
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Hand carved sterling silver dinner bell designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). 3 1/2" tall X 1 3/4" wide. Mayan design on both front and back. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Fully hallmarked with Spratling's 1940'S mark and STERLING. Featured in the recent museum exhibit WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p. 230 of the museum catalog by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on Goddards' site spratlingsilver.com whe...
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.
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.
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.
"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...