Catalog: Antiques: Decorative Art (536)

This 36 piece glass service was produced in Bohemia by the Moser Glass Decorating Studio between 1880 and 1890. It consists of 12 plates measuring 8 3/8 inches in diameter, 12 champagne goblets measuring 5 3/8 inches tall with a diameter of the bowl 4 1/4 inches and 12 wine glasses measuring 5 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of the bowl 2 3/8 inches. The glass is hand blown crystal and cranberry cut to clear. All of the pieces are hand enameled with medallions of roses and other colorful flowers. There are panels of ornate raised enamel scrolls and flowers. Vibrant colors shade from light to dark in the style in which Lobmeyr was famous. The quality of the enamel is exceptionally fine. The gilding is incredibly elaborate. Tiny coils of gilding cover the ruby portions of each piece. There are gilded ornaments, gold beading and additional trim. We could not find a signature but we have found identical pieces that were signed. This set was received as a wedding gift before the turn of the 19th century and was packed away in an attic. There are no chips, cracks or wear to the gilding. Celebrate this holiday season with this exceptional Moser service.

This porcelain plate was produced in St. Petersburg, Russia, at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in 1889. It is marked with that year and the symbol of Nicholas I. The service was produced for Empress Alexandra Feoderovna and was called the Alexandrinsky Service. The plate is 8 ¾ inches in diameter. It is fashioned in the Sevres style. It is hand painted in overglaze polychrome painting. The hand gilding is raised and elaborate. The colors are vibrant and all of the gilding is intact. The authenticity of this plate was confirmed by a renowned international auction house. Condition: Excellent

This set of 13 porcelain luncheon plates was produced in England by Royal Crown Derby in 1905. The date cipher indicates this year. Two artists signed the plates, E. Clark and C. Harris. The plates measure 8 7/8” in diameter. The fine white bone china is molded, rounding out the center and giving it depth. The rims are contoured so that the plates are divided into 6 segments. The border is cobalt blue enamel with 6 green enamel cartouches. Each one contains hand painted flowers or exotic birds. The paintings are in fine detail and vivid colors. The cartouches are outlined in raised gold with raised gold flowers and gilded ornaments. A band of gilt filigree accents the interior edge of the border. The outer rim of the plate is beaded. These plates were made to order for Phillip’s of Mount Street, London. The monogram “H” is hand painted in the most minute flowers. The expert artistry and meticulous gilding make these plates a splendid addition to any table.

These 12 cabinet plates were produced in Germany by Meissen around 1875. They have first quality under glaze crossed swords markings with pommels. The plates measure 8” in diameter and are 1” deep. They have borders with 4 different colors. Each plate has large, succulent fruits and realistic flowers hand painted in the center. Cartouches within the borders contain sprigs of blossoms. The hand painting is the finest quality with vibrant coloring. The reticulated borders are outlined in bright enamel colors and the rims are trimmed with rich gold.

This pair of earthenware vases was produced in France by Paul Milet in the 1890s. They measure 8 3/8 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 2 ½ inches. The decoration is the epitome of Art Nouveau design. Anemones bend and sway while turquoise dragonflies hover overhead. Clover-like turquoise colored leaves encircle the bases of the two vases. The decoration is in relief simulating cloisonné. The colors are dazzling. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain plate was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1860s. It is first quality and has the under-glaze crossed swords marking. The plate has a diameter of 10 inches and is 1 1/2 inches deep. It has an elaborate reticulated border that extends 1 1/2 inches into the plate. The center of the plate has a cobalt blue ground. There is a reserve hand painted with peasant women and a sheep in a detailed landscape. The reserve is framed by an ornate gilded cartouche. There are tiny raised rosettes that are colored blue or gold within the reticulated design. There are areas of elaborate gilding and the back of the plate is gilded as well. This plate exemplifies the exquisite artistry and workmanship the Meissen name represents. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in 1913. It has the first quality impressed shield colored blue and printed mark on the bottom. Niki is incised on the front of the base. This piece is pictured on the cover of “Nymphenburger Moderne” by Alfred Ziffer. It measures 12 1/2 inches tall, 9 inches long and 7 inches deep. Niki is well modeled by his master Willy Zugel. Hand painted details are under glaze. Zugel captured the character of NiKi in a delightful way, one ear in the air and one flopping down. He has an inquisitive look on his face, but his body is tense and he is ready to go. His collar has a little blue ribbon. You can’t make a fox terrier sit for very long. CONDITION: There is a small 1/8”, shallow flake at the bottom edge of the base in the back that is barely visible. A corner of the folded ear has some frit and an extra bit of porcelain making it rough. This occurred in the firing process. More photos upon request.

These 8 plates were produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. They are named scenes of famous places in the United Kingdom painted by E. Ball. They are 9" in diameter. The borders are cobalt blue. The center of each plate has a reserve containing scenes of ruins of castles and land- scapes of the English countryside. Sky, mountains and water are painted with great skill, in vivid colors. The scenes are framed in ornate raised gilding. Elaborate raised gilding fills the cobalt border. The rims are trimmed with heavy, gadrooned gilding. Condition: Excellent

This set of 12 porcelain plates was produced in England by Copeland’s China around 1891. They were made especially for Tiffany in New York. The plates have a diameter of 8 7/8 inches. They are made of fine bone china and have molded, high relief accents in the porcelain. Each plate has 4 hand painted birds that are named on the back. They are precisely depicted in vivid color with no two alike. The borders are elaborately gilded. These plates are works of art with a wonderful heritage. Condition: Excellent

These 8 porcelain plates were produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1890s. They measure 9 1/8 inches in diameter. They have a flat rim and are slightly indented in the middle. The plates are made of fine quality porcelain and are quite substantial in weight. The plates feature portraits of different animals in wonderful detail. The painting is so fine that you can see every whisker and strand of fur. The artist captured the true character as naturally as if they were photographed. There is a gilded accent and gold trim on the rims. It is really difficult to pick out a favorite. They are all so fantastic they look like they would come to life. Condition: Excellent first quality.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Hungary by Herend in the 1870s. The set is modeled after cups and saucers of the Chinese Yongzheng and Qianlong dynasties in the 18th century in the Famille Rose pattern. The saucer has a diameter of 5 inches and is 1 ¼ inches high. The cup is 2 inches high and the opening has a diameter of 3 1/8 inches. Both pieces are double walled and reticulated. The cup features a figural handle of a lizard. The interior of the cup and surface of the saucer are hand enameled with flowers and foliage nearly identical to the original Chinese design. The intricate design around the borders is precisely the same. The porcelain on the bottom of each piece is molded with a blossom. This is a masterpiece by Herend and a masterpiece in the world of cups and saucers. Condition: Excellent

This pair of porcelain vases was produced in England by Royal Worcester in the 1870s. They were made especially for the retailer, Richard Briggs, of Boston. They measure 8 ½ inches tall and 6 inches wide. The design is Japonesque, simulating lacquer ware, sitting on a wooden base. They are hand painted with birds and flowers that complement each other. They are painted on both sides with different designs. It is good fortune they have survived as a pair for so many years as they were meant to be. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain 8 piece set of tea for two was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1870s. This is a first quality set. The tray is 17 inches long and 12 inches wide. The pot is 8 inches high. The set is painted with a striking pattern inspired by the Japanese, known as Imari. The colors are vivid and the decoration is bold. There is cobalt blue and iron red accented by shiny gilding. Condition: There is a sizable chip near the rim of the sugar bowl and a tiny nick on the underside of the lid. On the tray, there is a tiny chip on the shell shaped handle that is hardly noticeable. Considering the age and rarity, these defects are minor and may be corrected if desired.

This set of 10 porcelain luncheon plates was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1901. They have date ciphers indicating this year. They were made especially for the high end retailer, Ovingtons, of New York. They measure 8 inches square. They are all artist signed by S. Stanley. The plates are made of the finest quality bone china. The borders of the plates are ruby red with an adjoining 1 3/4 inch area of ivory color ground. The red and ivory areas are overlaid with intricate raised gilding. There is a reserve in the center of each plate that is hand painted with an array of colorful, realistic flowers. The center of each plate is different. The rims are trimmed with heavy gold. These plates are just stunning. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain bowl was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer, or KPM, in 1918. The markings include the iron cross used for that year. The bowl measures 11 1/2 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches high. It has a wonderful shape, not round but blown out in four corners, although the bowl is basically round. It stands on an impressive pedestal base. The body of the bowl is hand cut with a basket reticulation. There are large reserves in four areas with realistically hand painted flowers. There is another bunch of flowers directly in the center of the bowl. They are painted in the exquisite manner KPM is famous for. The reserves on the outside of the bowl also have the flower painting. But in addition, there are tiny molded forget-me nots accenting the reticulated work. The rim inside the bowl has blue fish scale designs. There is delicate scrolled gilding and accents in blue. Similar bowls are available but they are smaller in size and later in production. The quality of painting and manufacturing process shows the experience and aesthetics from over 100 years ago. This is an extraordinary work of art in porcelain of the highest quality you would be proud to own. Condition: Excellent without defects of any kind.

These 6 crystal cups and saucers were produced in Bohemia by Theresienthal around 1900. The saucers measure 5 inches long and 4 ½ inches wide. The cups are 2 inches high with a diameter of 2 ½ inches. They are made of hand blown glass with leaded content. They ring when tapped. The saucers are leaf shaped in clear green glass with gold veins painted on them. The cups are opaline glass, hand blown in the shape of a tulip with hand enameling for color. There is an applied green glass handle shaped like a stem. These cups and saucers are from the art nouveau period and are hand crafted in that style. Condition: Excellent

This set of 12 porcelain luncheon plates was produced in England by Cauldon in the late 19th century. They were made especially for Tiffany in New York. The plates measure 8 3/4 inches in diameter and 3/4 of an inch deep. The rim of the plate is thicker and raised in order to accentuate the decoration. The Centers of the plates are slightly indented. There are cobalt blue oval indentations outlined with beaded gold alternating with tiny hand painted roses and forget-me-nots on the rims. The colors are vibrant and the painting is intricate. There is more raised gold trim on the cobalt band as well as more beaded gilding. The centers contain a medallion repeating the decorations on the rim. At first glance you don’t know if you are seeing ribbons or rainbows. Wouldn’t you know something this marvelous would have been made for Tiffany? Condition: Excellent

These 11 porcelain plates were produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. They have first quality crossed swords markings under glaze. The plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter. The plates are deep with scalloped rims. Each plate is hand painted with sprays of colorful flowers and bugs. No two plates are alike. There is delicate gilding trimming the rims. Only one plate is pictured, but the set includes 11 plates. Condition: There is some very light surface wear the light scratches from use. It is minor and is barely visible.