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...
This porcelain figurine was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer or KPM about 1900. It was modelled by the artist Karl Himmelstoss. He specialized in subjects wearing traditional costumes. The figure is 10 ¼ inches high and 7 inches wide. The figure weighs over 4 pounds unpacked. The finest modelling and degree of detail is evident. Folds in the skirt, ruffled collar and sleeves, the wicker texture of the basket, ribbons and headdress show complex detail...
This is a 10-1/2" x 8-1/2" ball-footed swing-handle serving basket fully hallmarked for Sheffield, England 1895-6. Made by James Dixon & Sons, this basket has ornate repousse decoration in the bowl as well as attractive design to the ornate handle. It has a presentation inscription in the centre, as it was presented as a gift in September 1896, and it weighs an impressive 595 grams. Besides the hallmarks, it is also stamped 1618P and B3916, at least one of which refers to the design...
A black lacquered papier mâché wine coaster, the sides enhanced with an unusual gilt pattern of stylized grape leaves and tendrils along with thistles. The decoration is in excellent condition, with a nice warm patina.
Origin: England, ca. 1800. Condition: excellent; normal crackling to the interior; no structural problems; gilding intact. Dimensions: diameter, 13.4 cm (5-1/4 in); height, 4.8 cm (1-7/8 in).
An American Hand Wrought Iron Candle Stand on a Tripod Base. Brown paint. Circa 1890-1915. Dimensions; 50" high x 20" deep x 13" wide. Very good condition.
Pair of authentic, 19th-century large, solid brass, seven branches Menorahs - the most recognizable symbol of Judaism.
This magnificent pair of Menorahs was made in Poland in the second half of the 19th century...
Wonderful old English tin trade piece depicting Mr Jorrocks toting his horn on horseback with his trusty hound. Quite large. Mr Jorrocks measures 28" tall by 33" long and the hound measures 7" tall by 25" long. A thin flexible metal. Has some dings, dents, frayed, bent edges and nail holes.
This miniature "
bullseye with diamond point oil lamp is 5 1/2" from base to collar. The chimney adds another 4 3/4" to the height. There is a copper heat protector under the paper shade. I do believe this lamp is 100% original.
This Victorian napkin ring has 2 Oriental fans supporting the napkin holder, under which there is a butterfly- all mounted on a square, ball-footed base. It is hallmarked #208 with Meriden & Co in a circle.
Royal Copenhagen cup and saucer with gold trimming. The cup is adorned with a crown and a calligraphy design. Both cup and saucer are stamped with the maker's mark of Royal Copenhagen.
The saucer is 5 inches in diameter and the cup is 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height.
An Importand and Historic Coin Silver Mug (Christening or Childs Mug) by noted Boston Silversmith Obadiah Rich (1809-1888, active 1830-1850). Marked pieces by Rich are Rare as much of his Output went to Leading Boston Retailers. The Mug is inscribed "Dec. 25, 1848 Emily P. Call from Abel Cushing Jr.". Cushing (1785-1866) was a Massachusetts lawyer and the author of "Historical letters on the first charter of Massachusetts government", published 1839...
This porcelain box was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality crossed swords on the bottom. The box measures 4 1/2” long, 3” wide and 2 1/2” deep, The lid had a finely hand painted bull finch bir perched in a blue berry branch. The coloring is vibrant and the style realistic. Little flying insects dot the bottom half of the box. The rims are trimmed with gold.
Condition: Very slight wear to gilding on edge. There are no other defects.
A porcelain couple representing a noble Lady and a Louis XIII King's Musketeer of the 17th century. Richly enamelled and gilded on hard porcelain. Under the base an incised mark before firing. Old Paris porcelain mid 19th century. Good condition, except the knuckles of the Lady's index and middle finger which are broken.It is rare to find porcelain figures from this period in such good condition.
Hight : 365mm
18K gold chased ring in the form of a buckle. Buckle rings were popular in Victorian England as the Queen wore her order of the garter on her finger. The maker of the ring was William Bullock (WB is the maker's mark). The ring is a US size 6 and .38 inches wide and weighs 6.4 grams. It should not be sized or you will destroy the chased and engraved wide gold band.
Nice porcelain footed mug with a transfer print entitled "Sands & Railway Station Ramsgate--A Present From Ramsgate". The scene shows the railway station in the background with bathers in the foreground. Queen Victoria lived in Ramsgate for a time before ascending the throne. After the railway came to the shore, Ramsgate became a very popular tourist destination. The rim is decorated with a gilt band.
Origin: England, ca. 1870...
A large, beautiful, 1884 Rookwood art pottery covered ginger jar, decorated with a bird in flight. The jar is in excellent condition (there is a small scratch on the jar's body - see picture). The jar has the size-code, 'A', the code for the largest-sized Rookwood articles: the ginger jar is 8 1/4 inches tall and 7 inches wide at the shoulders. Since the jar is not artist-signed, it was most probably a display piece at Rookwood's showroom in Cincinnati...
These porcelain plates were produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl in 1915. They have a diameter of 9 1/2 inches. The plates are being sold individually...
Charming 15K Victorian gypsy ring with an old mine cut diamond securely imbedded in a polished gold band. The ring is hallmarked HM Chester 1890. This type of setting was popular through the late 19th century and well into the 20th. The diamond is securely flush mounted into the band. Flush mounted rings, otherwise known as gypsy rings, can be worn for everyday wear. The ring is great for stacking or worn alone, and with its hallmark and polished gold band is a fine ring indeed. The ring weighs ...
Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Ovoid body, stepped foot, short neck, and helmet mouth; soft bracket handle with trefoil shaped tail mount. A spare full-bodied vessel. Nice heft. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16974 (first produced in 1907), director’s letter m, and volume (4 pts). Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 5 1/8 in. Weight: 31.8 troy ounces. #BZ545
A high quality signed Austrian Vienna Biedermeier Urn. Imperial Beehive mark.
Very nice condition.
H : 7,5 inc.
A Georgian Silver Flat Top Tankard by Solomon Hougham, London, 1796. A reeded design, with an engraved handle and a dragon in the front. Dimensions; 7.5 inches high, 36.5 traditional ounces, 33.3 "Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
German Renaissance 800 silver wine bottle coaster, ca 1890. Round and deep well. Central rondel (vacant) in engine-turned frame radiating leaf and scroll ornament on lined ground. Wide and flat rim with embossed curvilinear scrollwork and ovals (vacant) between beaded borders. Fully marked including maker’s (Koch & Bergfeld) and retailer’s (Gebrüder Friedländer) stamps. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 6 1/2 in. Well diameter: 4 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BY...
Finely engraved and dated pewter stein or stob / Germany, made in 1708 (touchmark inside lid).
An early tankard with a large central medallion with text reading in fine old hand-writing style in German:
''GOTTES SEGEN AND GLÜCKLICHE ZEIT WÜNSCHE ICH AUCH ALLEN BEIDEN'' Fine floral engravings on either side.
Later initialized and dated by new owners J.G. Büdger to 1811, so more than 100 years after it's making.
Size: 26,8 cm. tall.
Condition: ...
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in France by Haviland & Co. Limoges in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches and is 7/8 of and inch high. The cup is 2 1/8 inches high. The style of decoration is reminiscent of work done at the Sevres factory. The ground color is cobalt blue. Elaborate raised gilding in two-color gold is augmented with hand enameling. The interior rim of the cup has embossed gilding. The handle has raised gold work and there is beaded gol...
Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Money Purse.
Description: This a lovely Sterling Silver Money case with three different compartment, one for coins second one for bills and the third for
placing a picture. There is a presentation make on the upper left side of the lid. Both lid and the base are hammered silver, and a chain for
handling the purse is attached to it.
Size: The purse's Measurements are 3.75"L X 2.5"W.
Condition: The box is in perfect condition and problem free. keep in
mind th...
A fancy hand engraved and decorated late Victorian sterling silver napkin ring fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1900. This 7/8" wide tableware piece measures 1-3/4" across the interior, it has the maker's mark for J.H. Hillcox and it weighs 9.7 grams. This item has never been monogrammed and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vinta...
A lovely completely intact tablesize bronze presentation cannon og signal cannon, ca. late 17th.- early 18th. century AD:
A fine piece with the barrel engraved with floral scroll-works, perhaps of French manifacture. As quite unusual and remarkable, the original bronze carriage is completely intact with the same terrific old brown and green patina (perhaps once burried?).
Size: 22 cm. in total length, weighin around 1 kilogram.
Ex. Danish private Collection.
A Copper Lustre Goblet with Hand Painted Floral Decorations; circa 1820. Dimensions 4.75" high x 3.25" wide at top and 2.75" at base. Some slight age wear, but in very good condition.
An enamel and gilt clasp, French, cloisonné decoration in the Empire revival style of the 1880’s. Width "2/ 5,5 cm. Condition: a few hardly visible chips to the enamel.
C. 1820, 1 3/4"W x 4 1/2"L x 2 1/2"H. Condition: excellent
A beautiful pair of scissor shaped sugar nips or tongs, with shell bowls. Silver, probably Irish, Rococo style, late 18th century. Unmarked, like many early sugar nips. Width "6¼/ 16 cm, weight 67 grams. Condition: the joint is somewhat unsteady and apparently these sugar nips have never been restored.
Tiffany specially retailed English Brownfields Porcelain large and deep Soup Plate, wide Burgundy Wine color rim with raised gold design of sprigs of leaves and nuts, and also small flowers are done in Silver, harmonized together on the wide Burgundy color rim, Ca. 1860-1890, 10" diameter, 1 1/2" high, Silver small flowers are just so beautiful among high quality raised Gold wreath of leaves and nuts plus Silver flowers on the wide Burgundy color rim. Marked on the bottom "Brownfield's China" T...
Large Victorian sterling silver meat serving fork, the tines with matte gilding and bright-cut engraving. The reverse is marked "925 Sterling 1000". Nice weight. Unknown American maker.
Origin: American, circa 1890. Condition: excellent; no monogram. Size: 8-1/8" long.
Eleven(12) Tiffany mark English Derby Porcelain Dinner Plates, Ca. 1906, 10" diameter, with Cobalt Blue and encrusted Gold Border and Jeweled white raised Dots along the Encrusted Gold Drape design. Under the plate on the bottom marked "Royal Crown Derby, England, Tiffany & Co. New York" in red, and also impressed mark as "Derby 2-06", and top near the bottom rim numbered "7670R" in red. Some inner decorated with gold is worn, no damages, no restoration was done for this set.
These 3 hand-painted porcelain dessert platters were produced by the Carl Thieme Saxony Porcelain Company in Dresden, Germany circa 1900. Each plate is reticulated (pierced) at the rim in 4 places, and the plate is delicately, expertly and liberally painted with a variety of colorful florals. Hand-painted gold accents embellish the outer and inner rims, as well as the platter’s center with leaf, dotting, and latticework motifs. The center of each plate features a lovely bouquet of flowers en...
Offered is this rare and beautiful cameo glass lamp, made by Mt Washington around 1890. The lamp's bottom part is cameo cut while the shade is hand painted. The lamp is artist-signed by 'Alfred Howell'. Originally, it used to be an oil lamp that has been electrified. Overall, the lamp is 20 1/2 inches tall. The bottom glass part is 7 3/4 inches wide and 4 3/4 inches high. The shade is 10 1/2 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches wide. The lamp is in very good condition. Though unsigned, it is guaranteed ...