A rare, complete set of Art Deco sterling silver demitasse spoons in the "Zodiac" pattern by Tiffany & Co. presented in their original fitted case. The finial of each spoon features a streamlined illustration of a zodiac sign. The bowls are parcel gilt. The back of the spoons are stamped with the Tiffany hallmark used 1907-1947, and are also marked with the patent date 1926. These spoons were made for only a short duration and complete sets are quite difficult to find...
This very rare mug dates from the early period of production at the St. Ives pottery in the 1920s or early ’30s. In those years Leach was developing the designs for his later production and one can see in the body and the handle of this mug characteristics that became typical of the Standard Ware designs of the post-WWII period...
A vintage Austrian silver stopper for a wine bottle or decanter, the finial constructed from a coin known as the “Maria Theresa Thaler”. These coins were first minted during the reign of the Empress Maria Theresa, mother of Marie Antoinette. The front depicts Maria Theresa and the back features the imperial Hapsburg double eagle arms...
An Art Deco Hawkes Crystal Cocktail (Martini) Pitcher made for Tiffany and with a Tiffany Marked Sterling Lip. Hawkes trefoil mark on base (hard to photograph, but within black marker circle). Dimensions; 9" to lip, 9.75" total, 4.5" diameter. Monogram "KCD" on top. From the 1920's and in excellent condition.
This is an elegant pair of porcelain hand-painted Dresden Flower luncheon plates, early 20th Century, with mark of F. Hirsch, also bearing the retailer’s mark of Gumps of San Francisco, decorated with Deutsche blumen, floral swags, and gilt rims. Condition: pristine. Measurement: 9 _" dia.
This American sterling silver baby food pusher is small scale and perfect for a baby's tiny fingers. The handle is monogrammed with an A inside a half wreath pattern, inside base of handle stamped with maker's mark, 925 and STERLING, engraved with the date 1927 on upper part of handle, The pusher is arched with scalloped sides. Measurements-handle 2.50 inches long, the blade measures 1.50 inches across. Condition- Minor surface scratches on blade.
A classic Art Deco first standard (950/1000 pure) silver jigger by the Parisian silversmith Auguste Roustang. The tapered form is simply decorated with a series of increasingly narrower steps at the base for a streamline look. The rim is hallmarked by Roustang.
- Origin: France, 1909-29
- Condition: excellent, no dings
- Dimensions: 1-15/16” tall
- Weight: 34.9 grams
A Tiffany Art Deco Sterling Silver five piece Tea Set weighing a total of 105.6 Troy ounces. The Teapot weighs 23.2 ounces and is 8" wide x 10" high, the Water Kettle (burner missing) weighs 54.6 ounces and is 14 1/2" high and 8" wide, the Covered Sugar weighs 11.8 ounces and is 6" high x 5" wide, the Creamer weighs 8.0 ounces and is 5 1/4" high x 5" wide, the Waste Bowl is 8.0 ounces and is 3 1/2" high x 7" wide, The mark is for 1907-1938. The Kettle and the Tea Pot have ivory insets...
an elegant desk top item, this is a decorative American sterling silver dish having a repousse rim of flowers and scrollwork, center monogram McC, mark on base resembles a griffin, possibly A. L. Silberstein, and Sterling mark, CA. 1915; measures 5 3/4 in. diameter and 1 in. H approx, in very good condition.
An elegant second standard (800/1000 pure silver) French tastevin. Rather than the typical "perles" and fluted "godrons", the bowl of this tastevin is decorated with repousse grape leaves and berries in the 18th century style. This treatment is the classic Dijonais interpretation of the form. The handle is in the tradition form of two entwined snakes grasping an apple in their mouths, thought to remind drinkers of temptation and sin...
Mary Gregory Tumbler - Really great blue glass tumbler with scene of Mary Gregory young girl. Engraved on opposite side "Lydia" and "Worlds Fair 1893." Beautiful condition.
Czech Artist Joseph M. Kratina 1872-1953, a beautiful and historic George Washington Bicentennial Gilded Bronze Plaque measuring 22x17” dates 1732-1932
Mr Kratina, was born in Prague and studied at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and the Académie Julian in Paris, after becoming a sculptor and also a teacher.
A Substantial Gorham Sterling Silver Rectangular Platter for Black, Starr and Frost. It is 14" square and 1" deep in dimensions and weighs 28.2 Troy ounces. Dates from the 1920's. Mint condition. It has a monogram on the edge (see picture).
A Sterling Silver Teapot by R. Wallace & sons, Wallingford, CT. The Floral Design has a Art Nouveau Feel. Circa 1930. Dimensions; 8" high x 10" wide, handle to lid. Weight 16.5 oz, 2.5 pints in size. Excellent condition.
Roseville Futura jardinaire measuring 10" x 14 3/4" wide, this grey outside with pink leaves is in perfect condition. The inside has some water stains as it was used for plants, but it is otherwise perfect original condition.
A fascinating English Art Deco sterling silver hors d'oeuvre or dessert set cast and engraved with Egyptian motifs. This set is hallmarked for 1922—the year King Tut's tomb was discovered by English archaeologists in Egypt. Everything Egyptian suddenly became a design craze...
16094272 A Carder era Steuben Verre de Soie cologne bottle with a light blue jade stopper. The bottle is shown as shape 1988 in the Steuben factory line drawings and is 7 3/4 inches tall with the stopper. There is a polished pontil mark but the bottle is unsigned as was normal on most Verre de Soie items.
A fine sterling silver double jigger in an Art Deco pattern by Tiffany & Co. The austere style is decorated only with an incised band around each lip of the cone-shaped vessels. This severe geometric style is typical of Art Deco wares produced by Tiffany. The jigger is fully hallmarked by Tiffany and is stamped with the date mark used 1907-47.
Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: very good, one rim very slightly out-of-round, no monograms. Size: 4-3/4” tall. Weight: 89.0 grams.
Lovely miniature cameo vase with scenic design. This beautifully shaped vase measures only 2 1/4" tall x 1" wide. It is in perfect original condition, signed on the bottom, ready for your cabinet.
For centuries, tastevins have been important accessories for French wine lovers, but until now we’ve never seen one that actually depicted “French wine lovers” in such graphic detail! Absolutely nothing is left to the imagination with this grouping of three. The unidentified maker is known to have made a similar tastevin depicting “Pétanque Fanny” merely lifting her skirts from behind. This very rare version goes quite a bit further, with Fanny in the clutches of a pair of old men...
Beautiful Wavecrest Cigar humidor in perfect condition. Decorated on the front with floral design and "Cigars" written on it, and the hinged top having a blown out shell, also with floral design. The inside of the top still has part of the sponge left. This beautiful humidor is signed on the bottom, and measures approximately 5 7/8" tall x 4" wide. Buyer pays shipping/handling/insurance
A beautiful early 20th C. maybe even older, Chinese hand carved soap stone sculpture with 4 playful squirrels motif, in excellent condition. W:6-3/4" H:5" $285
This is an absolutely beautiful Moser vase, measuring 12" tall x 3 3/4" wide. It is green to clear with deep intaglio lilies that are exquisitely done. This vase is in mint condition.
Beautiful covered, reticulated, Royal Crown Derby potpourri jar with exquisite heavily decorated gold design over cobolt blue and pale yellow. Measures 14" tall x 8" wide. Minor loss to gold in a couple of places, but otherwise in perfect condition.
Rare Royal Winton Chintz pitcher & bowl set in excellent condition; can't find exact pattern in book, but its right and early. Basic flowers are pink roses with yellow roses and small blue flowers and green leaves with black dots in background and black lines between panels. Pitcher stands 12 1/2" tall x 11" wide. It has four cream color panels and two chintz panels. The bowl measures 17" across and is 5 3/8" deep. It has five plain panels, and five chintz panels...
Beautifully handpainted Victorian French charger decorated with birds, flowers, insects and fish. The coloring as well as the quality of the painting is wonderful. In lovely original condition, it measures 17 1/2" in diameter. Impressed on the back Montereau B & Cie with the number 45.
Beautiful engraved candlestick, signed with the fleur de lis. Measuring just under 15" tall x 5 1/4" diameter at the base and 4 1/2" diameter at the top.
A Mary Gregory Style Cranberry Tumble Up Set, Decanter and Tumbler (night time, bedside water set). Dimensions; decanter, 8" x 4.5", boy(chasing bird); tumbler, 3.5" x 2.75", girl (with plate and spoon.) Probably Bohemian, circa 1900-1920. Excellent condition.
A Royal Crown Derby 2451 Old Imari pattern English bone china tea cup and saucer circa 1923. The teacup is 3-3/8" tall and the matching saucer is 5-5/8" across. Each has the red Derby mark and the year cipher for 1923 (the saucer has an underglaze 1922 as well). Pre 1970s old Imari is entirely hand painted, unlike now...
This leaded fixture is well done with beautiful coloring. Bunches of grapes hang in red and purple, along with green leaves admist a carmel background. It has a 24" diameter and is approximately 14" deep.
Royal Copenhagen Polar Bear Number 320 measuring 3 1/2" tall x 7" wide, this is in perfect condition.
This is a beautiful ladle measuring 12 3/4" in length. The bowl is in the shape of a large shell, and there is a
lion engraved on the handle. There are four marks on the back of the handle which I tried to photograph. The first long one I can't make out, the second is the head of a lion with a crown on his head, the third is a full lion, and the last has initials which I believe to be HB. I believe the ladle to be Georgian.
Lovely continental porcelain oyster plates in three different colors; each in perfect condition; measures 9 1/2" diameter; one with pink center, one with blue center, and one with teal center; only markings on back are a raised star. This started out as a set of 12, and I have several left in stock.
Very unusual Italian hand-made 18K. gold with amethysts and pearls. Early 20th. Century Italian pendant (possibly from Florence or Venice). Hand-made pendant in 18K. gold with 12 faceted tear shaped amethysts and 23 string pearls. Exquisite craftsmanship. Circa 1920. Approximate weight: 48 grs. (1.69 oz).
Measures: approx. 1.75" (4.44 cm) height X approx. 1.5" (3.8 cm) diameter.
Beautiful vivid green finger bowl and underplate, both signed Tiffany Favrile. They both have white highlights, but the plate shows up more than the bowl. The bowl measures 5" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall; the plate measures 6 3/4" in diameter. Both pieces are in perfect condition.
An interesting sterling silver double jigger in an inverted cone shape. Interestingly, every surface is hand engraved in an ornate paisley-like pattern. The interior is marked “Sterling”.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, two small dings only visible from the interior. Dimensions: 4-1/16” tall. Weight: 47.1 gr.
A vintage First Australian Imperial Force (AIF) privately purchased World War I era pin in 9K yellow gold. This 1-5/8" long x 3/4" tall pin appears to have been privately commissioned, as it is 9K gold and it is a copy of the 1904 Type 2 Rising Sun medal, and was most likely produced as a wife/sweetheart pin...
Antique silver button collectors look at this set of four antique Far Eastern Chinese export foo dog lion or dragon motif repousse chased unmarked silver buttons...
Exquisite and very unusual Moser vase. Patter is like a paper doily, but its all enamel, raised and with white enamel jewels. This lovely vase measures 20 1/4" tall x 6 1/2" wide. It goes from light green at the base to a darker green on top, and is in perfect condition.
Sold. C. 1920 Oval Ornate Brooch with applied granulation and cut work. Marked: PERUZZI FLORENCE.
SIZE: 1 3/4 X 1 1/2" - with old tube hinge.
WEIGHT: ~ 15 grams with Light Old Amethyst Color Rectangular Stone.
Condition: Some dimples on balls and stone has an 'etched' spot on surface, Not a nick, thus the great price! Sold - no price - no info available
A very rare Lalique glass "le Heure Bleue" Eau de Cologne bottle produced by Guerlain, Paris, circa 1914.
Condition: excellent - no damages and with some of its original 'perfume'.
16.5cm (6.5 inches) high.
Pastel amethyst opalescent Tiffany plate. The 9 inch diameter plate has a scalloped rim. The underside is inscribed “768T L.C.T. Favrile” along the edge. Perfect condition with the exception of normal wear to the bearing points on the bottom.
Like a Venice evening, this amazing murrine lamp rediates a soft, colorful ambiance when lit. The brass parts have a nice aged patina. The lamp had to be re-wired, as the original 90 year old vintage wire was frayed. Otherwise, the lamp remains in its original pristine condition and is an amazing example of the skill of the Murano Glassblowers. The lamp is documented in "Catalogo a stampa Fratelli Toso, 1920 ca",page 41.
Beautiful, very large hand enameled vase by either Moser or Mont Joye. I'm not sure which, as I have seen vases like this attributed to both makers. This one is quite large - 15 3/4" tall x 6" wide at its widest. It is beautifully enameled with purple and white iris on one side, and all white iris on the other. The glass itself is lightly ribbed vertically, and there is gold iris decoration bordering the top, center and bottom. It is in perfect condition.
This is an Outstanding Fine SILVER CHARIOTEER with Three HORSES SCULPTURE. The size is 3 5/8" X 2 3/8" X 1 1/2". Movable Wheels, Reins and the Whip complete the Detail. From a Maryland Estate date this 800 FINE SILVER SCULPTURE circa 1925 to 1950. Marked on the bottom: 800. The Condition is EXCELLENT ..more jpgs to follow
This beautiful purse, with a single large figure, measures 8 1/4" wide, and 9 3/4" long, plus another 2" for the wonderful 4 color twisted loop fringe.
It features a gentleman in colonial garb, holding a tri-corn hat in one hand and a staff in the other. He is standing on a path which leads to a cottage, surrounded by trees, and highlighted by a red roof, in the background. The setting is evening, with a deep royal blue sky dotted with stars
The tiny beads used in this purse range in colo...
This is such a beautiful combination of Victorian glass and silverplate. With an Eastlake design in the silverplate, the beautiful blue glass just glows inside. It is marked Meriden Silver Plate Co., number 1789. It measures 6 1/2" tall x 7" wide and is in perfect condition.
SOLD. Called a Perfume button because a Victorian lady could drop a couple of drops of her favorite parfum on the velvet. SIZE: 1 1/2" (39mm) diam. COLOR: Red tinted & red velvet background CONDITION: Very good, right amount of tint off back rim. COMPOSITION: Tinted pierced brass & red fabric, brass self shank, MOTIF: bird on berry branch. DeA6204. Sold, no price, no info. During next few weeks, will try to add a group of smaller metal perfume examples.
A small cranberry Moser mug or spa glass enameled in the “Fantasy” pattern and with a gold handle. The mug is 3 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter at the top. There is some wear to the gold on the handle.
Vintage Spa Glass - This spa glass has small blue flowers painted on it, with the saying "Bad Hall!" It measures 4 1/8" tall x 2 7/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep and is in perfect condition.
A very nice Arts & Crafts bronze round tray with verdigris patina by Carl Sorensen. The surface is decorated in uneven concentric rings of darker and lighter green mottled patination, separated by thin bands of polished bronze. The outer edge is finished with a pair of cast handles in a pattern similar to Georg Jensen's "Blossom" design. Little is known about Sorensen other than that he worked in the Philadelphia area around 1900 and his pieces may have been retailed at Tiffany & Co. The bot...
19044536 A 19th century lithophane of a weeping semi-nude woman leaning against the wall in a room with an overturned chair, a spinning wheel and paintings on the wall above the wainscotting. The back of the lithophane is marked “1421.” The lithophane is 4 ½ by 5 inches.
While this is Sold, nourish your need to collect antique buttons by clicking: Home at upper right then search: button. As all Art Nouveau even in the button collecting area, that era is thinly represented. Seen in the BBB: 1 1/4" GIBSON GIRL Picture Button with flat back and 2 air vent openings for heated air escape when made. It takes a strong loupe to see very little brass showing through the silver between 11 & 12 O'Clock. Sold, no price, no info please.
Sparkling Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Pitcher. Size: 7.75" H x 9.25" W (spout to handle) x 6.75" Dia. Circa 1910.
A remarkable sterling silver bonbon spoon by Watson. The detail is easily equivalent to work by Tiffany, Whiting or the other great Victorian silversmiths. The bowl is decorated fully with grape leaves, clusters of fruit, and delicate tendrils finished with intricate piercing. The handle, designed as knarled grape vine, widens into a large cluster of fruit surrounded with foliage at the tip of the handle. The back of the handle is also decorated to match. The back is marked with Watson’s ...
Blue Coraline Spa Cup w/Handle - Absolutely beautiful vintage spa cup with tiny little beads,signed "Teplitz" on the back side, with measurements by handle. This is in perfect condition.
This is an unusual Chinese porcelain Famille Rose covered cup made for the European market, with gilded rope twist handles; late 18th century. Condition: chip inside rim of cup. Measurement: 5"h x 5" dia.
A lovely early 20th century Imperial Russian wooden Easter egg with polychrome decoration of a young peasant couple engaged in a kiss. The image is very sweet and nicely detailed. The back side of the egg bears the gilt letters “XB” for “Christ is Risen.” Careful examination of the drill holes in the egg show even oxidation of unpainted surfaces and the paint has typical aligatoring, supporting a very late 19th or early 20th century age. The image is a bit more romantic than is typic...
A Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Fish Set by Theodore Haviland, Consisting of a Extra Large Platter (23.5" x 10" and 8 plates (9" in diameter). Signed by the artist, "L. Martin". Circa 1900 and in excellent condition.
This is a 19th century Chinese shallow curved plate featuring a lively grouping of eight spotted blue and white horses, depicting a wedding story from Chinese mythology; unglazed footrim; greige coloration; a four-character mark on the underside; condition: several minor chips on the rim; SIZE: 5" diam.