Catalog: Antiques (61)

Elegant pair of French enamelled Opera glasses that display a lovely painted couple. These stylish glasses contain a folding arm extension. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 3.74" (9.5 cm) width.
arm: 5.70" (14.5 cm) length.
arm extended: 9.25" (23.5 cm) length.

Gorgeous Italian 800 silver repousse wall plate, finely crafted hand hammered decor. The back of the plate contains a hanger for wall hanging. 19th Century.
Measures: 12.20" (31 cm) diameter.

Beautiful Italian 800 silver repousse sugar box. This sugar box with lid, was made in Milano, 19th Century. A finely chiselled foliage decor encompasses the entire sugar box. Marking located on the bottom.
Measurements: 6.69" (17 cm) height X 7.08" (18 cm) including handles X 4.33" (11 cm) diameter.

Beautiful pair of German WMF, 14.5" tall silvered pewter claret pots. Underneath the pot is the fully marked diamond symbol of the running ostrich and the model number. Please see enlargements for more detail. Late 19th Century.
Measures: 14.5" (37 cm) tall, 6.69" (17 cm) from handle to spout.

A Sevres biscuit with male and female figures in a romantic arrangement showing finely detailed. Excellent table decoration. Mark and number on the bottom. 19th Century.
Dimensions: 7.08" (18 cm) height X 7.87" (20 cm) length X 6.10" (15.5 cm) width.

A French rose-lilac opaline vase, finely painted with romantic couple. Golden relief accents. Late 19th Century.
Measures: approx 13" (33 cm) X 7.08" (18 cm) diameter.

European bronze card or candy tray with fantastic relief enamel plaque. Vibrant colors. Signed. Please, see details on the enlargements. Possibly French. Circa 1900.
Measures: tray: 9.25" (23.5 cm) X 7.08" (18 cm) X 1.57" (4 cm).
enamel: 6.69" (17 cm) X 4.33" (11 cm).

Pair of petite Sevres amphoras with lids. Rare Sevres pattern in green and gold on a white background. Circa 1840-1850.
Measures: approx. 6.69" (17 cm) height X approx. 2.95" (7.5 cm) diameter.

Set of 3 cups varying sizes made with "aqua-fortis" style etching with romantic scenes. Circa 1900. See item # 67406. .
Dimensions: large cup: 3.07" (7.8 cm) height X 2.75" (7 cm) diameter.
medium cup: 2.36" (6 cm) height X 2.04" (5.2 cm) diameter.
small cup: 1.85" (4.7 cm) height X 1.77" (4.5 cm) diameter.

Wonderful container with lid showing a finely detailed "aqua-fortis" style etching of a romantic scenery surrounding the piece. Circa 1900.
Measures: 4.72" (12 cm) height X 3.34" (8.5 cm) diameter.

Beautiful European car dish made using the "aqua-fortis" technique which is a type of etching. In this technique, plates of copper, steel, zinc, etc. are covered with a varnish and then blackened with black-smoke. A hand tool is used to remove the varnish, exposing the raw metal. The varnish is then covered with wax. Nitric acid (aqua-fortis) is spilled onto the surface will corrode the parts devoid of varnish. Inscription reads F. BOUCHER , PASTORALE...

Imposing italian porcelain Capo di Monte coffer. Borders, clasp and hinges are made of bronze. Mark on the bottom. The Capo di Monte was established in the mid. 1700's by King Charles of Naples, this explaining the "N" mark above the crown. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 11.80" (30 cm) length X 7.3" (18.5 cm) width X 3.90" (10 cm) height.

Opalescent glass bowl with intricately carved gilded base. Fantastic outdoor scenes envelopes the piece. Unique shape with original glass. Please take the time to download all the enlargements to appreciate the fine details in the carving. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 2.36" (6 cm) height X 5.70" (14.5 cm) wide at its widest point.

European perfume bottle hand-made of translucent green glass with exquisite silver overlay in a bamboo leaf pattern. Mark on the bottom. Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 4.75" (12 cm) height X 2.75" (7 cm) diameter.

Uniquely shaped Galle vase with his signature. Floral inspired design. This acid etched cameo vase contains several layers of glass. The base color is a frosted olive green. The acorns and stems are shades of plum and lavender. The top portion of the vase contains lighter tones of olive green. Signed Galle. Circa 1900.
Measures: 8.6" (approx. 22 cm) height.
Diameter: 7.6" (approx. 19.5 cm) at widest point and 4.30" (approx. 11 cm) at the base.

Metal alloy and silver box with a finely detailed "aguafuerte" style etching of an outdoor gathering located on the top of the box. There are two inscriptions located above and below the etching. The top inscription reads "D'APRES LANCRET" while the bottom inscription reads "LE COLIN-MAILLARD". Circa 1900.
Measures: 6.25" (16 cm) length X 4.5" (11.5 cm) width X 2.25" (5.6 cm).

Exquisite antique purse hand beades using "mostacilla" beads in the "petit poi" style. The clasp area is beautifully crafted with an intricate design. The clasp and chain are made in silver 800. The clasp contains the "POSEN" seal. Circa 1850-1880.
Measures: length 10" (25.6 cm) X 8.75" (22 cm) width.

A lovely bread basket with an intricately designed filigree. Made of 800 silver and gilded in gold. The four legs of the basket contain the same fine filigree. Circa 1900.
Measures: 12" length (30.5 cm.) X 6.50" (16.5 cm.) width X 2.75" (7 cm.) height.