All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1488690 (stock #D302)
A fine and rare example of the antique, circa 1850 "kupka - kupke," a cap worn by well-to-do religious Jewish women on the Sabbath and holidays, Poland, 19th century.

This magnificent Kupka is finely embellished in the highest quality of Spanier Arbeit (lace technique considered exclusive to Ashkenazi Jewish production)...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #1488688 (stock #D295)
Antique 19th century, a fine example of a French hand-blown and cut amethyst glass vase, attributed to the prestigious Baccarat manufacture.

The vase is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, with a canted ovoid baluster shape that elegantly tapers towards the bottom. Its flared neck and scalloped rim add to its grace and charm. The intricate empire-style ornaments of the vase have been cut and gilt to perfection, and the overall balance of the design is simply mesmerizing...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1488682 (stock #D289)
Superb quality, antique European pair of solid silver marriage spoons. The spoons have a deep oval bowl with an elaborate stem. The front and back of the stems are finely hand-chiseled and engraved, and the finials are in the form of a 17th-century bust of a woman. The quality of the spoons is superb, and they are in excellent condition.

The stem's lower part bears a heraldic shield with the date 1625. The backs of the shields are adorned with mascarons...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1900 item #1488680 (stock #D288)
Antique 17th -18th century Spanish Colonial South American silver cloak pin Ttipqui (Tupo or Tupu) in the form of a spoon from the Andean regions of South America...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1488639 (stock #D284)
Antique 18th-century European gilt-bronze figure of a seated Ottoman Turk. The figure depicts a nobleman from the Turkish Ottoman era, seated in the Turquerie or "Turkery" fashion. He is sitting on a square cushion with his legs crossed. The nobleman is wearing an exquisite ensemble of Turkish clothing, which includes a long-sleeved shirt, a vest, and loose-fitting trousers. The Ottoman sash tied around his waist adds a touch of grandeur to his attire...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1488599 (stock #D278)
Antique 19th century, solid silver fork in Baroque style adorned with Lithuanian heraldic coat of arms Pahonia-Vytis.

The fork has 3 shaped tines and an elaborately designed stem topped with a finial depicting a woman's bust in classical style. This woman represents allegorically Poland, holding the crown of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and backed by a laurel wreath.

The back of the fork's handle is skillfully carved with a Lithuanian heraldic coat of arms known as Pahonia-Vytis...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1910 item #1488586 (stock #BZ289)
German 800 silver figural bird spice box, ca 1900. A raven with hunched shoulders, tucked-down wings, and spindly legs; detachable head downturned with pensive eyes and long pointed beak. A brooding desk ornament guaranteed to ensure stately solitude. Marks include Hanau maker’s stamp (Neresheimer). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BZ289

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1488559 (stock #D275)
Authentic antique over 100 years old, circa 1900 AD, solid silver gold gilt spoon, with Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms.

An ovoid deep bowl with an elaborate stem surmounted at the top by a finial depicting a woman's bust in a classical style...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1488555 (stock #BY526)
Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1915. Upward tapering sides and scroll handle. Acid etched frames with animals, including an elephant, camel, and gazelle. Frame with American eagle has vacant space for engraving the name of the cutest and cuddliest beast. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 1684. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 4 x D 3 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BY526

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1930 item #1488545 (stock #BZ291)
German 800 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows faced with a King of Hearts and Queen of Spades. Interior wood-lined and partitioned with ribbon tabs. Leather-lined bottom. With cards. Perfect for a quiet evening at home. Marks include maker’s stamp HB (probably Hermann Bauer). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 5 5/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Gross weight (box only): 11 troy ounces...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1488544 (stock #BZ318)
Set of 12 Edwardian sterling silver holders. Made by Schofield in Baltimore, ca 1910. Each: Round and curved bowl with floral repousse; open bottom and plain spread foot. High-looping side handles with case repousse-style floral ornament. With: Cream porcelain inserts with gilt rim bands. Originally intended for bouillon but perfect for rich treats like ice cream and custard. Holders marked “Sterling” with maker’s mark...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1488542 (stock #BZ286)
German silver tea scoop. Imported to England in 1892 by Thomas Glaser. Leaf-form bowl with veins and wispy, irregular tips. Woody stem with coiled tendril mounts. German maker's marks and English sterling-standard import marks including London assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x L 4 1/8 x W 1 7/8 in. Weight: 1 troy ounce. #BZ286

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1488467 (stock #D199)
Antique, late 19th century, American pottery pitcher, most likely Shenandoah Valley. Please see the links below.

A body of graceful ovoid form on a short splayed foot with a flat base, flaring neck with pinched spout, applied with a grooved handle, Incised with floral decoration and covered overall in a splashed pale brown, green, and yellow glaze.

CONDITION: Considering its age, it is in good condition with usual chipping and flakes on the mouth and handle but is otherwise intact w...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930 item #1488452 (stock #BZ294)
Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1927. Square with straight and plain sides. Cover hinged, tabbed, and chamfered. On top parcel gilt with engine-turned ornament with wavy lines between honeycomb; sizes have diaper in trapezoidal frames. Cedar-lined interior; open leather-lined bottom. Fully marked. Very good condition with some gilding loss.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 3 3/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Gross weight: 7 troy ounces. #BZ294

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1488397 (stock #BZ280)
Victorian brilliant-cut glass ice bucket with sterling silver mounts. Made by Wilcox (part of International) in Meriden, Conn., ca 1900. Tapering sides with diaper and star ornament. Mouth has sterling silver collar with beaded rim and c-scroll tapering and concave swing handle. Fully marked including maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 10 1/2 x D 6 in. H (without handle) 6 1/2 in. #BZ280

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1488395 (stock #BZ278)
Art Nouveau glass claret jug with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corp. in Providence, ca 1900. Cylindrical with small lip spout and spread base; c-scroll handle in silver collar. On underside cut-to-clear star. Overlay in form of entwined and scrolling fruiting grapevine with pendant bunches and leaves. Asymmetrical scrolled cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. R326. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 5 1/2 ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1488394 (stock #BZ155)
Fabulous Chrysanthemum sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 5 pieces: coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl.

In the celebrated pattern that is an American interpretation of a Japanese motif. To Baroque forms are applied a profusion of climbing, wrapping, and bunching flower heads. Chrysanthemum was introduced in 1880 and this set dates from the first quarter century of its production.

All pieces fully marked including maker’...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1488391 (stock #BY975)
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver column candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Each: Column with fluted shaft on stepped square base. Corinthian capital with chamfered and concave bobeche. Beading. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. A3206. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 4 1/8 x D 4 1/8 in. Weighted. #BY975