All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1471927 (stock #BX652)
Edwardian Regency sterling silver jewelry box. Made by William B. Durgin in Concord, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged drop-front. Cover hinged and flat. On sides, wraparound garland held-up by sweet bare-bottomed cherubs. Cover top encircled with same (center vacant). Reeded rims. Interior velvet-lined. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 1809. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 9 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Heavy gross weight: 40.6 troy ounces. #BX652

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1471926 (stock #BX421)
Japonesque sterling silver flask. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1878. Ovoid with flat front and back, short neck, and chained, threaded, and cork-lined cover. Engraved bamboo, cranes, butterflies, and pavilions. Bottom cup detachable to reveal same on gilt ground. Stylistically integrated 2-letter monogram. Butler finish. Gorgeous with abundant period motifs. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. 20. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 3 5/8 x D 1 1/8 in...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1471915 (stock #BX207)
Victorian Rococo sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Edward, John, and William Barnard in London in 1845. Open sides with leafing scrollwork applied at base with leaves forming irregular skirted foot. Cover hinged and solid; top domed and with applied leaf thumb rest and engraved armorial surrounded by leafing scrollwork and flowers. Reeded and leaf-wrapped scroll handle. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1837 VR item #1471788 (stock #WN386)
Galerie Hafner
$450.00
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A Delft blue and white pottery vase in the form of a leaping carp, a model known in 17th century Japan. Base with "AK" mark. Please refer to a similar vase in the Sunory Museum in Tokyo (https://www.suntory.com/sma/collection/data/detail?lang=en&id=389). Dimension: c. 18 cm high. Condition: 3 chips.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1471619 (stock #T105)
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Mintons between 1873 and 1885. This Asian inspired design was a creation of Christopher Dresser. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/8 inches. The cup is 2 3/8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/3 inches. It is made of fine, white bone china. The factory transfer design is hand colored with bright enamels. Cranes are seen flying, wading, walking and swooping in the bamboo and reeds...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1471618 (stock #T104)
This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in France by Jean Pouyat Limoges in the 1890s. The porcelain was produced and decorated at the factory. The saucer is 4 7/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The ground color is powder blue. Art Nouveau style dandelions are hand painted and hand gilded on each piece. It is richly gilded on the rims and handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1471616 (stock #T102)
Judith Ravnitzky
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This perfume flask was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. It is unmarked but undoubtably Coalport. The flask has a hinged metal mount. It is 4 3/4 inches long, 2 1/8 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. The body of the flask is divided into panels of raised turquoise beads or jewels and panels of ornate raised gilding. Condition: The metal mount is tarnished. There is a bit of wear to gilding. It is in original condition and excellent for its age.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1471615 (stock #T101)
Judith Ravnitzky
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This porcelain perfume bottle was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. It was produced especially for the London retailer Sloane & Smith of Oxford Street. The bottle is 3 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The collar and top of the lid are enameled with raised enamel rubies and ornate gilding. The body of the bottle and lid have a gilded ground covered with raised turquoise beads or jewels...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1900 item #1471586
David Anthony
$4,950.00
An exceptional and rare cameo glass bride basket on quadruple silver plate stand. The rose colored cameo is striking and as fresh today as it was c. 1880 when it was first created. The glass was produced by Mt Washington while the silverplate was produced by Pairpoint and is so marked. The basket handle uses a branch and leaf motif with the latter being applied over the former...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1471519 (stock #RMT)
Rare Antique Blue Willow ironstone sugar caster (shaker) with typical transfer decoration. Mid 19th Century Height: 4 ½”
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1471186 (stock #BX487)
Two pairs of German 800 silver 2-light candelabra. Made by M. H. Wilkens & Söhne in Germany, ca 1890. Each: tapering pillar on raised foot with spread c-scroll supports. Garland-entwined figure mounted to pillar top. On two, a bosomy, drapery-clad caryatid; on other two, a naked atlantes. Soft youthful flesh that contrasts with the statuary pillar. Each figure holds a stem with two open and scrolled branches terminating in single socket. Fluid and dynamic Art Nouveau mixed with frothy Rococo. ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1471185 (stock #BX539)
Belle Epoque Classical 950 silver wine bottle holder. Made by Odiot in France, ca 1890. Open body comprising two rectilinear supports mounted to round bowl with straight sides. Conical neck with adjustable screws. Leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Meandering fruiting grapevine on stippled ground. Perfect for enjoying a special vintage. Note: The bowl is smallish, so the best fit is going to be one of the really old bottles down in the cellar. Fully marked with Minerva head and maker’s stamp....
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1471182 (stock #BW160)
Pair of George III sterling silver gravy boats. Made by William Bond in Dublin in 1794. Each: Ovoid with helmet mouth and gadrooned rim. Leaf-capped double-scroll handle mounted to scrolled end. Three scallop-shell mounted leaf supports. Engraved armorial. Gorgeous Georgian Neoclassicism from across the Irish Sea. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Overall dimensions: H 6 3/4 x W 8 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Total weight: 39.7 troy ounces. #BW160

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471180
Sparkling Victorian cut steel earrings with faceted balls, leaves and circles. Cut steel was popular in England for its luster and shine in candlelight. Each tiny stud is hand cut and embedded in a metal base plate. Cut steel was the only form of jewelry made by steel workers and was a huge industry in the 19th century. It should be noted that while the jewelry was riveted by steelworkers, the polishing of the jewelry was done by local women, in a cottage industry of sorts. These earrings meas...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1471178
This wonderful 18K Scottish fob features an imposing tower, the symbol for the Mason family crest. The fob is carved with a motto which reads "Demeure Par La Verite" and translates to "Keep Fast By the Truth". Keep fast by the truth is rooted in the bible: from the Gospel of John, it means remain faithful to the word of God and one will be rewarded with a fruitful life. Our fob is 1.5" tall and just shy of 1.5" wide. Family crest information sourced from Fairbanks' Guide (see photo of fortress d...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1837 VR item #1471175
Colorful depiction of a peasant girl graces this micromosaic brooch purchased during the Grand Tour and brought back to England to be set in an elaborate 18K bezel decorated with grapes and leaves. The glass tesserae are set in malachite.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471171
Double portrait cameo ring in sardonyx, a variety of onyx and from the chalcedony family of stones, with the profiles of Venus and Mars overlaid in a pleasing contrast and further set on a carved rectangular stone in a 9K cigar band. Mars is shown in black at the foreground with his warrior attributes (helmet and armour) while Venus is portrayed in the background in white. We love the way each is carved from the same piece of stone then further mounted on another piece of stone. Our double portr...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471167
Victorian 18K Carnelian agate swivel ring of a bearded man in profile. The fiery orange red glow of the Carnelian stone mesmerizes and the feel of the revolving swivel makes this a unique and very pleasant ring to won. The bearded unknown man is beautifully carved on one side while the other side is plain. The ring is .75 inches long and .5 inches wide and fits a size 7-7.5 and fairly large in scale and has great presence. The last photos show the scale of the ring relative to other signets.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471166
Victorian Pietra Dura earrings of a butterfly, set in 9K gold. Pietra dura is a form of micro-mosaic made with pieces of hard stone such as agate, and cemented into black marble. It is also known as Florentine mosaic as Florence, Italy was the center of manufacture of these wonderful pieces. Red is a particularly rare color to find in Pietra dura. The earrings are set onto 14K ear wires.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1471165 (stock #BX642)
George V sterling silver covered urn. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1917. Oval bowl mounted to lobed knop on domed foot. Cover double-domed with acorn finial. Leaf-wrapped and mounted scroll bracket side handles with cast leaf-and-berry ornament. Bowl rim has dense flower rondel border. Bold and fluid leaf-and-dart borders embossed on bowl bottom and foot top. Smaller and more controlled version of same on cover. Striking and traditional Neoclassicism in supersized proportions. Enough ro...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471163
Authentic Murphy family crest ring, complete with the motto and crest, all artfully carved in bloodstone (bloodstone is a dark green variety of chalcedony with red specks). The Lion Rampant stands in profile at the top holding a wheat sheath between his paws, the crest sits below and the banner with Latin motto Fortis et hospitales adorns the bottom of the ring face. The wheat is representative of abundance and the lion of strength and bravery. Irish crests always include a shield and a motto in...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1471162
Classic Victorian era pleasing large size round monogramed signet ring with an old english monogram carved in a carnelian hard stone with carved scrolls set into the 15K band. The ring is shown with an assortment of other signet rings in a similar shape. We think it looks terrific with others, or alone. The ring is .6 of an inch wide and .5 inches tall (15 mm wide and 12+ mm tall) and is a US size 10 and size-able.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1471161 (stock #BX240)
Austrian Classical gilt-washed 800 silver box, ca 1875. Ovoid and bellied on plain inset foot. Cover hinged and domed with cast figural finial: A little girl sits cross-legged and barefoot and rests her hand on the back of a hungry animal while spooning sustenance into its mouth. Engraved ornament: Leafing rondels inset with heads alternating with same shaped frames (vacant) on engine-turned border. Shoulder has leaf-and-dart border and cover top leaf-and-patera border. Fully marked including ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Mixed Media : Vertu : Pre 1910 item #1471160
A rare example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made around the turn of the 20th century in foundries in Austria and Vienna following a period (mid nineteenth century) when realism and and naturalism were in vogue. The bronzes were individually cast from sand molds used only once, then sculpted and cold painted by hand with several coats of a special and an unknown enamel paint that can no longer be replicated, resu...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1471074 (stock #D76)
Antique late 19th century exceptional quality Bohemian cut and engraved ruby glass vase.

DETAILS: Deep ruby color is overlaid on the clear glass vase is cut and beautifully engraved into impressive floral and architectures patterns.

CONDITION: in very good condition.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 31.2 cm (12 ¼ inches).

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1471012 (stock #BX657)
Equestrian-themed silver tankard with German imperial association, ca 1875. Straight and paneled sides with low-relief frieze depicting galloping riders, racing through the countryside, trees and buildings in the background; branch borders. Split-mounted s-scroll handle with thumb rest. At bottom applied branch and leaf border and open supports. Cover hinged and bellied with imbricated leaf rim; on top is cast finial in form of mounted jockey and engraved phrase citing Kaiser Wilhelm I in an all...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1900 item #1471008 (stock #R131)
Antique, circa 1900 A.D. Imperial Russian pewter souvenir vodka shot cup decorated in low relief with three elaborated cartouches depicting the most famous monuments in imperial Saint Petersburg as follows: “The Column of Glory” (Commemorating Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878), “Monument to Peter the Great” (The Bronze Horseman) and the “Monument to Catherine the Great." Each monument inscribed in Cyrillic with the Russian names of those monuments, and a small panel ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1471000 (stock #BX646)
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with beading and bead-and-reel ornament, and 3 paw supports with leafy volute-scroll mounts. At bottom a dense repousse frieze of love-making, harp-strumming nymphs, gods, and cherubs. Gilt-washed interior. A beautiful early piece in the celebrated Beaux-Arts pattern that was conceived by French designer F. Antoine ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1470999 (stock #BX649)
English Victorian Modern sterling silver smoking box 1885. Rectangular with straight sides. Scroll-bracket handle mounted to central panel between two hinged covers. On one in blue enamel “Cigars”; on other “Cigarettes”. Cedar lined. Felt-lined underside. Fully marked including London assay stamp and maker’s initials “T.W”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 6 1/2 in. Gross weight: 28.3 troy ounces. #BX649

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470991 (stock #T83)
Authentic Antique, late 19th century, African, Ethiopian Christian necklace composed of 46 handmade "roundish" silver beads, natural undyed Branch Corals, two large round shaped silver beads incised on the surface with geometrical pattern and elaborate Silver Ethiopian Coptic Cross pendant of early form, with a hinge!

MEASUREMENTS: Approximately:

Overall length in the double string including pendant: 38.5 cm (15.16 inches). Height of the silver Pendant: 7.6 cm (2.99 inches). Weight...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1470934 (stock #BX416)
English Georgian sterling silver salver, 1727. Square with molded rim and curvilinear corners. Engraved armorial in well center. Rests on 4 corner hoof supports. Substantial with nice heft from the year the first Hanoverian king George I died and was succeeded by his son George II. A really nice piece of native craftsmanship from the early years of the German ascension. Worn marks including London assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 13 x D 13 in. Heavy weight: 61.7 troy o...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1470932 (stock #BX617)
Romantic Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Heart-shaped window in same and curved surround flowing into bracket feet. Acid-etched leafing scrollwork and flowers. At top shaped cartouche vacant for engraving a lovey-dovey message. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 14282, and director’s letter C (1902-7). Excellent condition with stro...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1470931 (stock #BX624)
German Classical silver beaker cup, 18th century. At top leafing scrollwork and scallop shells; at bottom twisted leaf-and dart border. Ornament chased and heightened with engraving. Interior gilt washed. Maker’s mark comprising letters S and I. Condition: Minor dent on bottom otherwise very good with excellent patina.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BX624

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1470917 (stock #BX206)
Victorian sterling silver mustard pot. Made by George Frederick Pinnell in London in 1844. Round with open scrollwork sides and spread base with applied leafing scrollwork. Hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial leaf thumb rest. Capped s-scroll handle. Open bottom. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition. Glass has a few rim chips.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight (silver only): 4 troy ounces. #BX206

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Buddhist : Pre 1900 item #1470851 (stock #1029)
Antique East Asian Bronze Standing Buddha measuring an impressive 7.0" W x 28.0" H x 9.0" D . This superb sculpture depicts the Buddha meditating with his hands in the Abhaya mudra of dispelling fear. Abhaya is translated from Sanskrit as fearlessness. It is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher. The condition is consistent with a dating from the 19th century it would make a superb addition to any collection of Asian antiques, Buddhist...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1910 item #1470746 (stock #IS617)
Pair of antique, circa 1900 A.D.Armenian, splendid solid silver filigree candy baskets, made of characteristic Armenian fine silver filigree wire, twisted, and soldered with excellent precision. Each rounded form is resting on a ring-shaped foot. The center is decorated with rosettes with flaring sides and a scalloped rim affixed with braided rope handles. There are no obvious maker's or assays' marks.

REFERENCES: A small tray with a similar Armenian silver filigree artwork, made by an A...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1470723 (stock #Ch18)
A rare, antique, 18th-century, Armenian, gold gilt silver, filigree jeweled reliquary cross pendant in the distinctive form of an Armenian Khachkar cross.

The cross pendant has a box-like structure designed to hold a relic. It comprises several separate elements of elaborate silver-gilt delicate filigree work, created with excellent precision by twisting and soldering wires with a scrolling pattern. The pendant has pearl-shaped knobs set with various colored faceted paste jewels.

T...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1470708 (stock #BX211)
George II sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Abercromby in London 1741. Molded scroll and shell rim and 4 scroll-mounted hoof supports. Armorial engraved in well center. Great heft and balance. Fully marked. Very good condition with period patina.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 28.7 troy ounces. #BX211

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1470701 (stock #BX345)
Edwardian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Tapering and fluted ovoid bodies. Feet domed. Covers double domed with vasiform finial. Handles scroll bracket (coffeepot and teapot stained-wood). Ornament acid-etched and stylized: Curvilinear fretwork and leafing borders, paterae and, on front and back, wreaths of which 1 engraved with symbol or cryptic monogram. F...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1470700 (stock #BX349)
Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Lebkuecher in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular window in curvilinear shaped surround. Corner frames inset and entwined with wreaths, leaves, and rondels inset with flower heads. Ornament in low relief on stippled ground. On top rail is engraved single letter monogram (M) between leafing scrolls. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Grogan Company) stamps...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1470625 (stock #IS1112)
Very rare antique 19th century (c1880) luster glaze majolica vase by Ulisse Cantagalli of Firenze, Italy. An impressive large two-handled lustre vase in Islamic Hispano - Moresque, Moorish Alhambra style decorated in cobalt blue with raised pseudo-Arabic calligraphy in Thuluth script and various animals, foliage and birds painted in white on the copper luster ground.

Marked at the base with the Cantagalli cockerel.

MEASUREMENTS:

Height: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches). Width (handle to ha...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1470561 (stock #D267)
This is an antique late 19th-century polychrome majolica figurine of a butler holding a feather duster. The figurine is finely hand-sculpted with great details and wonderfully hand-painted in various colors. It was made by Bernard Bloch, a renowned Bohemian-Czech artist.

The base is marked with the "BB" signature of Bernard Bloch and the pattern number 4070.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, considering its age of more than 100 years, with no damage or repair except for minor age w...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470545 (stock #Ch26)
Antique mother-of-pearl carvings from the 19th century. Christian icon of convex oval form, finely hand carved in low relief with a central raised panel depicting "The Nativity" with a winged angel above.

Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, where they were carved in relief and pierced by hand by local Palestinian craftsmen.

This way, the shells found their way to Europe and other parts of the world during the ninet...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470544 (stock #Ch25)
This stunning antique mother-of-pearl carving is a true masterpiece from the 19th century. The Christian icon is rectangular and has been meticulously hand-carved in low relief, resulting in an intricate and detailed portrayal of the Annunciation scene. The Virgin Mary is depicted receiving the news of her impending divine pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, with every detail of the scene captured in stunning clarity.

Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pil...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Wood : Pre 1800 item #1470539 (stock #R85)
Rare Antique 18th Century Russian wooden spoon carved of Karelian birchwood in typical 17th-18th century style with avoid, fig-shaped bowl, with rounded stem adorned with series of burned rings and knobbed finial.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 18.7cm (7.36 inches) Width of bowl: 5.7 cm (2.24 inches)

CONDITION: In very good condition, free of any repairs, or restoration.

This type of the spoons ware made in Russia in the 18th century from Burr-Maple, Boxwood, and other wood as a...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470536 (stock #R126)
Authentic Antique 18th-19th century Russian Orthodox three-folded brass triptych icon the center panel “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the centre The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides, on the top part The Vernicle (Holy Face).Left fold: archangel Michael and apostle Peter, Stprelate Basil the Great and St. George the Great martyr, St. prelate John the Chrysostom and St. metropolitan Peter. Right fold: Archangel Gabriel and Apostle Pa...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470532 (stock #R143)
Authentic antique 18th century Russian Orthodox brass and enamel icon “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the center The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides. On the top part Jesus Christ, The King of The Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5.1 cm (2.17 inches x 2.01 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with nice old patina.

Since the market is flooded by reproductions of the Russian brass Icons, which for inex...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470530 (stock #R162)
This is an excellent quality authentic antique Russian Orthodox blessing Cross from the 18th-19th century. It is made of brass and adorned with beautiful blue enamel. The upper part of the cross features the Holy Face and two angels, with the sun and moon at the ends of the central bar. The main bar is richly decorated with Cyrillic inscriptions and a prayer text under Christ's arms. On both sides of Christ's feet, you can see the walls of Jerusalem and Mount Golgotha and the skull of Adam under...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470476 (stock #R163)
Authentic antique 18th - 19th century Russian brass and enamel 4-folded panel icon "The Twelve Principal Feast".

The left fold depicts The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Nativity of The Virgin, and the presentation of the Virgin to the Temple; on the top is The Crucifixion surrounded by St. Martha, Mother of God, Saints John, and Longin Centurion.

On the right fold are: The Presentation of Christ to the Temple, Baptism, Transfiguration, and Entrance to Jerusalem.

On the top: the ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470475 (stock #R164)
Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox 3-folded brass triptych traveling icon. The center panel depicts St Nicholas the Wonder Worker blessing with his right hand, with the Book of Gospel in his left hand, surmounted on the top by the finial illustrating The Vernicle (The Holy Face of Christ). The suspension loop is located on the reverse.

Left fold: Archangel Michael and Apostle Peter, St. Prelate Basil the Great, St. George the Great Martyr, St. Prelate John the Chrysostom, and St...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1470474 (stock #R165)
Authentic antique 18th century rare Russian Orthodox cast bronze icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk Smolenskaya Hodigitria or Patron of the Wayfarers. The Virgin gazes either into the distance or at the viewer, holding the child Christ seated on her left arm while she gestures towards him with her right hand. The breasts of the Virgin and the Christ are adorned with Tsata.

CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear with a dark old patina.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5 cm (2.17 inches ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1470472 (stock #R159)
This is a rare and authentic 17th-century antique Russian bronze icon with a center panel finial from the triptych Deesis. It depicts The Savior enthroned, surrounded by the Mourning Virgins and St. John the Baptist in the upper tier. The lower part of the Icon has half-figures of St. Zossima, Sabbatius of Solovetskii monastery, and saint prelates Nicholas the Wonderworker and Leontius of Rostov.

CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing signs of usage and wear.

MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1837 VR item #1470471 (stock #R173)
An antique Georgian Caucasian solid silver stem wine cup (Tazza) assayed at the Tiflis (now Tbilisi) Russian Imperial mint and stamped in the Cyrillic alphabet ТМД (Тифлисский монетный двор). This silver hallmark was used from 1804 to 1832.

A shallow bowl of solid silver hand hammered and chased in Bas-relief with a large flower-head, each petal framing various animals including tiger, wild boar, eagle, and hawk. The bowl rests on a flaring trumpet foot stamped wit...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Russian : Pre 1700 item #1470469 (stock #R177)
Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata. The Suppedaneum is a footrest used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while the Saint Andrew's Cross is named after the apostle Andrew, who was crucified o...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1700 item #1470468 (stock #R176)
Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata. The Suppedaneum is a footrest used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while the Saint Andrew's Cross is named after the apostle Andrew, who was crucified o...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1470464 (stock #R183)
An antique Russian Orthodox brass blessing cross from the 18th century, circa 1750 AD, in a rare form.

Jesus is depicted crucified in the center in a Byzantine manner, flanked by a Holy Spear of Longinus and the Holy sponge, with one arm of the cross inclined to symbolize his value as the 'Scales of Justice.' At his feet, there is the skull of Adam, a symbol of humanity redeemed from original sin through the sacrifice of Jesus, while above the cross is the Byzantine cosmos with the God Fat...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470460 (stock #R184)
Antique 19th century Russian Orthodox Christian brass traveling triptych folded icon" Deesis with Selected Saints."

Opened, the central leaf shows Christ enthroned in the attitude of blessing with Gospels, flanked by John the Baptist and the Virgin. The left leaves display St. John the Theologian, the saints' prelates Nicholas the Wonderworker and Metropolitan Philip.

On the left fold are Angel the Guardian, saints Zossima, and Sabbatius of Solovetskii Monastery. Russian Cyrillic i...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1900 item #1470459 (stock #R188)
Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox brass traveling icon "The Mother of Good Joy of All Who Sorrows." The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding a warder in her right hand, with groups of people on either side. At the top is an image of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 6.3 x 5.2 cm (2.48 x 2.05 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with a lovely old patina.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1470325 (stock #BX622)
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corporation in Providence. Tall baluster with flared rim and short foot. Overlay in form twisted tendrils entwined and overlaid with flower heads. Glass is green. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. G3219/6. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 14 x D 5 in. #BX622

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1900 item #1470323 (stock #BX464)
Chinese silver mug, ca 1865. Straight and upward tapering sides with dense low-relief frieze: Spearmen and swordsmen on foot and horse thrust and lunge and, in some cases, fall in battle. Applied armorial shield with engraved presentation dated “May 4th 1865”. S-scroll handle in form of scaly dragon with horned head peering over rim. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.8 troy ounces. #BX464