All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #424778
Global Ceramics
$110.00
A Spode soup plate in their Cracked ice and Prunus pattern, with inspiration from the blue and white Chinese pattern from the Kangxi period. Black transfer printed cracked ice border and flowers in polychrome enamels and gilt. Printed and impressed Spode marks for c 1820-30. The pattern is known as number 3950 (not visible on this piece). Diameter “9 ¾ /24,5 cm. Condition: slight wear to the well and back.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1910 item #676066 (stock #01062)
A large and ornate pierced blade fish server c1850-70. This fine 12-3/8" silver plated serving piece was made by Edward Barnard & Sons; it has a nicely pierced blade and it has the quatrefoil barnard mark with B in the centre and E, E J and W surrounding, with a shield mark and B mark and bird mark. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor plating wear at the top of the handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180374 (stock #SR8035)

c. 1820, 9 1/2" diameter. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #447784
Global Ceramics
$170.00
Lovely Rococo bowls of lobed shape. A Sèvres model and Sèvres style decoration of rose heads and other flowers, and gilt sprigs. Painted and scratched mark Nid(erviller) in greyish black to both bowls, indicating a production date between 1793 and 1800. Diameter 8”/20 cm. Condition: some rubbing to the gilt decoration, a hairline to one bowl and a Y-shaped crack visible from the back (as seen on photo).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1485817 (stock #BY945)
English Edwardian Classical sterling silver tray, 1908. Rectangular with tapering sides and everted rim. Scroll and flower border applied to well and rim. Corner ball supports. Fully marked including London assay stamp and stamp for New Bond Street retailer Finnigans Ltd. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 12 1/8 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 28.8 troy ounces. #BY945

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1837 VR item #877361
Global Ceramics
$170.00
Elegant English Staffordshire cache-pot / flower pot by Shorthose or Enoch Wood, in imitation of Wedgwood’s purple jasperware. Decoration of classical groups and grape vines against a dark purple lustre background, the upper rim a lighter shade over shell-shaped mock ring handles. Around 1830. Height: "3 ¾ /10 cm. Condition: some crazing and loss to the smallest reliefs as seen in photos
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1910 item #1180803 (stock #SR2122)

It's an adorable miniature inkstand in pewter. Wonderful for a dollhouse. circa 1900.

Condition: excellent Height: 1.75 inches Width: 1 inch
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #1225954 (stock #1004)
Offered is this beautiful, Moser purple-to-clear vase with deep-cutting of flowers, made around 1900. The vase is 3 3/4 inches (9,5 cm) tall and is in good condition. Broad polished pontil with slight 'pull'.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1458603 (stock #TBD00421)
A large (15 5/8 inch diameter) tile of birds and flowers enclosed within a blue border inside black lines. The tile has the usual thick transparent crackled glaze, muted colors and off-white tone. 15 5/8 inches (38 cm) diameter.

Condition: no cracks, hairlines or repairs. Some very small chips on the edge, the biggest is under the glaze so it must have happened before firing...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #41219
Nice sterling silver sugar spoon in Whiting's classic 1880 "Bead" pattern. Whiting's designs are valued because of the small details such as the scalloped edges of the bowl. The reverse is marked with Whiting's old hallmark.

Origin: America, circa 1880s. Condition: excellent, no monogram.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1900 item #1285814
A beautiful hyacinth bulb vase by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, decorated in opaque overlay cut to clear in in a panel and trailing vine design. The top is enhanced with a cobalt blue lip and the bottom is slightly footed and star-cut. The overall form is very elegant. The shape was blown in the company's #123 mold and the cutting is identical to known labeled pieces...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1360027 (stock #G544)
This porcelain vase was produced in Germany by the Donath Drescen Studio in the 1880s. The vase is 9 1/2 inches high and 6 inches across the handles. The handles on this vase are elegant. The vase is expertly hand painted with scenes of lovers in garden landscapes. These scenes are framed by ornate gilded cartouches. There are floral panels around the neck of the vase and to the sides by the handles. The floral areas are overlaid by trellis-like gilding...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1362833 (stock #BN233)
Gothic sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Concave sides on short foot. Rim reeded with applied leaves. Solid handle with carved figure of medieval horn-blowing huntsman. An impressive example of the breadth of historic resources and techniques that Tiffany mined during the 19th century. Hallmark includes pattern no. 9680 and director’s letter T (1892-1902).

Dimensions: H 3 x W 9 7/8 x D 5 in. Gross weight: 8.6 troy ounces. #BN233

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1920 item #513025 (stock #243)
Six lovely signed Tiffany salts - with ten ruffles as opposed to the usual eight. Can be sold individually or as a set of six. They measure 2 1/2" wide x 1" tall and are all in perfect original condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1139095 (stock #G99)
This porcelain box was produced in Germany by Richard Klemm Dresden in the late 19th century. It measures 3 3/4 inches long, 1 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches high. The lid is elaborately decorated with a hand painted scene of lovers in a landscape. Fancy gilding frames the scene. The apple green ground is overlaid with a fine mesh of raised gold. The bottom half of the box is white with ornate gilded filigree around it. Condition: There is slight wear to the gold mesh on the lid...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1800 item #1476975
Global Ceramics
$300.00
Milchglas or lattimo snuff box, late 18th century. The sides and base with enameled decoration of flowers while on the lid an elegantly dressed little gentleman is seen taking a walk in the park, behind him a pink phantasy rock, a rocaille - all in typically Rococo style. The mounting made of bronze or brass, the upper part with engraved zigzag lines. Made in Bohemia around 1780. Width "2 ¾ / 7.3 cm, height "1 1/8 / 2.7 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #938347
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, an elegant Haviland porcelain soup tureen, late 19th century circa 1888-1896, decorated with floating flowers in “Indian purple,” with molded floral applique and a generous use of gilding.

The history of Haviland porcelain is a very interesting story of American entrepreneurship, sibling rivalry, and French protest....We encourage our clientele to read about this fascinating history on the web...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1489124 (stock #5146)
Country and Shaker Antiques
$135.00
Sale Pending
Nice early blue and white cotton homespun handkerchief that has been used and loved and survived pretty well considering it is about 200 years old. It is a strong medium weight cotton with a nice sky blue dye giving nice contrast to the white. Two sides had overcast stitches but one side has lost the stitches giving it frayed appearance and the other two sides are hemmed. The initials are SGS. It has one tiny little discoloration spot...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1035829
Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian match box rectangular in shape, featuring a woman in sitting position playing a musical instrument surrounded with floral motif...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1491093
David Anthony
$450.00
Although Adderley is often credited by sellers as the maker of all Blue Chelsea series of table wares, the truth is that it was produced by many makers. This coffee pot is unmarked but clearly a fine Staffordshire example.

Our coffee pot sits on a hexagonal foot whose shaping continues in the body of the pot. It is sparsely decorated in the much beloved Blue Chelsea Sprig motif on a cream body...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1444386 (stock #7812)
C.P.Sheffield
£425.00
A Creamware Basket and Stand Of oval form, the rim pierced with diamonds and hearts. Scrolling pierced shell shaped handles. Probably Shorthouse L18thC. Length of stand 10 1/2″ (26.6 cm). Condition; very good, small glaze bruise to rim of basket. Some firing speckling to underside of stand.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre AD 1000 item #1487100
A beautiful Belgian pewter jug probably for wine, dated c. mid 18th. century.

The jug of a beautiful shape with clear pewter marks for Proost, Brügge, Belgium.

Height: 16,5 cm.

Condition: Good Very fine for this early type! Choice glossy dark patina.

Ex. Dutch Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1700 item #1491458
A very early pewter water bottle / tea canister, made in the mid 17th. century and dated on the lid 1679!

The 17th century equivalent to a lunch box. this antique pewter receptacle kept liquids warm or cold over 350 years ago.

The octagonal vessel with a screw top features and an embellished ring handle...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1172902 (stock #568)
A Wedgwood Creamware (Queensware) Reticulated Bowl or Basket with a Handpainted Floral and Butterfly Pattern. Wedgwood imprint and Date letters VOH for July 1879. Dimensions of bowl 9" long x 7" wide x 2.75" high. The condition is close to excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1484679 (stock #5A36B)
English Transferware Pink deep Plate, Ca. 1850, 8 1/4" diameter, 1" high, marked "Woodland" in the double oveal shape circle, mpressed mark beside, rest of the markings are unable to identify, three(3) cows in front of tall trees with Grape Vine Rim design, it is a beautiful pleasant scenerey. Crazing on the glaze, the condition is good.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #978166 (stock #1667)
A Black, Starr & Frost Sterling Silver Tray or Centerpiece. Circa 1880-1890 with the mark for 1874-1908. Monogram in center. Dimensions; 21.5" long x 17.5" deep x 2" high; weight a heavy 33.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition, with some surface scratches.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1700 item #1421593 (stock #JB03316)
This is antique ecclesiastical sheet music in Latin, from earlier centuries, commonly known as an "antiphonal". These are normally seen as hand painted manuscripts on vellum (animal skin). The present example (17 1/2" by 13 1/2") is a rather typical example, with red bars, and brown/sepia lettering and notes. Condition is good considering the advanced age of the sheet, with overall wrinkling/rippling. See the net for more information on these early music sheets, which were an important part of...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1111166 (stock #1857)
R and S Antiques
$2,475.00
A Sizeable Irish Silver Swing Handled Sugar Basket (or Bonbon Dish) from the Era of George III. Of a Shaped Oval Form with a Reeded Swing Handle on a Large Raised Oval Foot. Engraved Design on the Edge of the Basket and the Foot. Hallmarked in Dublin, in 1799 and Made by Richard Sawyer. Dimensions; 7.25" x 4.5" x 8" high to top of handle. Weight
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #21792
Hand carved giltwood letter "O". Gilt letters and numbers from 19th century trade signs have great graphic appeal and offer a fun opportunity to try to put together your name or initials.

Origin: American, 19th century. Condition: excellent, all original surface. Size: 7-3/4" high.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #93380
Gilt sterling silver replica of the anointing spoon used for the coronation of English monarchs. The original spoon, dating from the 12th Century, is the oldest continuously used piece in the entire English royal regalia. The spoon is used to apply holy anointing oil onto the sovereign during his or her coronation. This replica commemorates the coronation of George V. The handle is stamped with the appropriate hallmarks for London, 1910 and the maker’s mark “CS/FS”.

Origin: London, E...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1428288 (stock #BNJloveCrown)
June Hastings
$1,100.00
19th C Meissen "Love Crowned" porcelain hand painted figurine of Cupid placing a flower crown over a pair of hearts. In excellent condition save for one small chip on base bottom corner. It is marked with cross swords in underglaze on the base. Measures about 5.5"s high, 2.75" wide, 2.25" deep. Circa 1880. We also have "Love Captive", see last photo.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #1282803 (stock #CG-005)
S and A Art Glass
$1,495.00
Offered is this beautiful English cameo glass vase, made most likely by Thomas Webb & Sons around 1900 - look at the quality and details of the cameo work. The vase is 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 4 1/2 inches (11,5 cm) wide. Except for a minor rim-flake (see last picture) and a fabrication flaw where the cutting wheel slipped momentarily (see picture - probably Webb didn't sign the piece because of that fabrication anomaly), the vase is in very good condition. Polished pontil. Unsigned, as mention...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1314934 (stock #1174)
Country and Shaker Antiques
$275.00
Sale Pending
Antique toy dog with a squeaker, glass eyes, hand sewn and was mohair of sorts but now is worn down to the brown fabric. He is firmly stuffed with straw. He has an old fabric collar tied around his neck. He is 7 1/2" long and is 5" tall and is circa 1880-90. He has a very nice face.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1910 item #356256 (stock #z99-1)
Gideon Antiques
$180.00
The perfect server for caviar, toast points and accessories! This antique piece is a fine Victorian engraved crystal server was originally purposed to hold crackers and cheese, made by the Pairpoint Corporation in the "Butterfly and Thistle" pattern, circa 1909, consisting of a round plate for the crackers and an attached dish for holding the cheese, thick base enhanced by a forty-eight point radiant star; Measures 9" d x 2 1/2"h, dish is 4 1/2"d, Excellent condition and beautiful.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #111451
Terrific figural porcelain creamer in the form of a lobster. This example has very nice painted details--note how the paint fades from red to pink to white at the edges of the claws. The bottom is stamped with the blue mark.

Origin: Germany, circa 1919. Condition: excellent, only a few tiny paint scrapes; no chips or cracks. Size: 4" high, 5" across.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1473920 (stock #BV952)
Pair of Victorian cut-glass and sterling silver decanters. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1891. Each: Moon body with large stylized flower head on both sides and diaper and stars on front and back. C-scroll handle mounted to shoulder and cylindrical faceted neck. Repousse sterling silver collar and hinged and cork-lined cover. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and S830. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 5 x D 3 3/8 in. #BV952

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1037745 (stock #ga-166)
Gideon Antiques
$195.00
Handsome Bohemian hand blown amber glass Pinch Bottle Decanter, cut with engraved woodland scene including deer and birds. Height to top of stopper: 11". Condition is excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1800 item #1458483 (stock #R66)
Keep Fine Arts
$12,000.00
A Khotan Coffered Gul Carpet - Late Eighteenth Century, N.W. China Size 6'3". x 3'3"
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1467882
David Anthony
$1,775.00
The Jacob Petit factory at Fontainebleau produced these porcelain cornucopia vases Century 1840. The lavish cornucopias are mounted on rectangular bases decorated with rocaille and gilded swags and vines; the corners are finished with swans. The horn is molded, painted with flowers in reserve on each side. The rim is a rococo staple of undulating flourishes, decorated in gold in the upper interior. The base has a peach wash; the horn in a robin's egg blue palette. Condition is very good to excel...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #380801 (stock #0135)
An attractive blue & white dinner plate by Royal Worcester (England). It is covered with Oriental motifs, which was quite popular in English china in the 1870s. It is date stamped for 1876 and measures 10 3/8" across. It is in excellent overall condition, but does show signs of use - there are cut marks on the plate, and the glaze shows darker/brownish at the edges where the glaze appears to have been more thinly applied. However, these details are minor, and it shows well and is completely usea...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1196496 (stock #G239)
This porcelain toast rack was produced in Germany by the Richard Klemm Dresden studio in the late 19th century. It measures 5 inches long, 4 inches high and 2 3/4 inches wide. The porcelain is molded with rococo style decorations. The toast rack is hand painted with Meissen style flower decorations. The flowers are vibrantly colored. There are gilded accents and trim. It will bring charm to your table. Condition: Excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1910 item #1456084 (stock #BW139)
Fresh and pretty turn-of-the-century Austrian Art Nouveau 800 silver casket. Rectangular with curved sides. Cover hinged and raised with scroll tab. Chased and engraved wrapround ornament with entwined and whiplash tendrils and flower heads. Rococo scrolled corner supports. Gilt-washed interior. Marks include maker’s stamp HS. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 5 3/8 x D 4 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BW139

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1381352
A faïence vase by Cantagalli with silverluster and blue decoration in the Hispano-Moresque or Ottoman style, c 1880-90. Ulysse Cantagalli, Florence, drew his inspiration from Arts and Crafts designers like William de Morgan, from Italian Renaissance and Islamic ceramics. Marked with the singing cockerel of the Cantagalli factory. Height "4 ¾ / 13 cm. Condition: mouth rim with two minimal glaze flakes, and a glaze burst near the foot rim (cf. pics).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #416201 (stock #g1100)
An elegant taper shape quart decanter with disk stopper; polished pontil; 11 1/2" tall with stopper, 9 1/4" without stopper, 3 3/4" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1379785 (stock #1846)
Country and Shaker Antiques
$325.00
Sale Pending
This early very beautiful Civil War era capelet is a rich reddish brown calico made with the finest cotton fabric that looks like it might be homespun. The workmanship is the best. The capelet is 14” back of neck to bottom and is 10” front down to bottom and 24” spread out. Circa 1860 and excellent condition and Museum quality.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Buddhist : Pre 1900 item #1462674 (stock #341)
This is a very large, very seldom seen, antique, Buddhist Temple Mokugyo. A Mokugyo is a wooden percussion instruments that is used by monks at Buddhist Temples (in Japan, China and Korea) during Buddhist ceremonies that involve the recitation of sutras or mantras to maintain rhythm during chanting. It is made from mostly KUSU (Camphor) wood. For large temple Mokugyos such as this one, the wood must be at least 100-years old. This is the size of Mokugyos used in Buddhist Temples (photo 11...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1910 item #796610 (stock #D157)
This chrome and wood kettle on a stand was produced in Meridan, Connecticut by Manning and Bowman with a patent date of 1904. The kettle and stand together are 12 1/2 inches high. The kettle, from spout to end is 11 inches. The kettle has a rosewood handle and knob. There is a rosewood fitting in the base of the stand which holds an alcohol burner to keep the kettle hot. The paper label from the manufacturer is still intact. It is designed with clean lines in the style of the arts and crafts...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Buddhist : Pre 1700 item #1315020 (stock #AH6)
This is a bronze miniature figure of Sri-Lakshmi, a Hindu goddess from 16th-18th century India. The figure stands in a sensual tribhanga pose on a round base over a square plinth. Her right arm is extended, and her left arm is raised with a lotus blossom.

She wears a long dhoti with incised foliate patterns and an elaborate pendant belt.

She is also adorned with jewelry and a breast band, and her hair is piled into a high chignon.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in).

CO...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1910 item #553987 (stock #208)
Antique American running horse gold gilt copper body weathervane, a beautiful example with great lines and form in typical antique condition with some wear denting and bullet holes. Mounted on a black painted wood display stand measuring approx. overall length 29 inches. A fine piece would make a great decorative accent piece for any interior antique or modern.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1247686 (stock #G342)
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 3 3/4 inches and the cup is 1 7/8 inches high. The saucer is deep and does not have a well. The cup has an art nouveau style handle. Both pieces have bands of tiny hand painted roses and delicate gilding around the rims. The interior of the cup and the handle are gilded. The sparse decoration accentuates the straight lines of the porcelain giving the set a sense of elega...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1323059 (stock #1237)
Country and Shaker Antiques
$95.00
Sale Pending
A nice simple cutwork heart that is 3" by 2 3/4". It is set on the black paper but is not attached to it. The color is a very soft pink to mauve and white . There is a slight bit of foxing that shows up more in the pictures than it does by sight. It is unframed and they way I bought. Circa 1850-70.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1237371 (stock #BJaspaDishWa)
June Hastings
$1,495.00
A rare, circa 1875, Sheffield silver asparagus dish with hot water warmer by Elkington & Co. An elegant dish perfectly designed to compliment any silver pattern, it is in excellent condition with no loss to the silver. Fully hallmarked on the bottom, this asparagus dish measures about 9.25" long (with handles 12" long), 6.25" wide, and 3.5 " high (with finial 5" high).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1087803 (stock #408)
A Large Royal Worcester Vase with a Reticulated Neck, Pierced Design in the Handles and Gilt on Rim and Bottom. There is a Hand Painted Scene of Stratford Church on front, and a Hand Painted Floral Design on the Back. Registration No. 101230 for 1888 Pattern No.1279. The size is 12.25" high x 7" wide, with a 22" circumference. It weighs 2.3 lbs. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #1282723 (stock #EG-012)
Offered is this superb, hand-painted English vitrified glass vase, made by Richardson around 1850. The vase has Etruscan paintings. It is signed on its polished pontil - Richardson's signature of vitrified glass objects is shown on page 447 of Charles R. Hajdamach's book, 'British glass 1800-1914' (shown in last picture here for your convenience). The vase is 7 inches (18 cm) tall and is in excellent condition.
A lovely icon with Christ Pantokrator. Russian Empire, 19th century.

Composite tempera on wood. Two vertical back sponki.

An icon with a large amount of thick gilt. Background and nimbus gilded and elaborately punched, fine floral ornamental border, meticulously punched and with coloured accents, ancient Greek and Cyrillic inscriptions.

Height 26,7cm, width 21,9cm.

Ex. German private collection, aquired 1985-1995.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #1355463 (stock #9537)
A William IV sterling silver vinaigrette made by Thomas Shaw of Birmingham, England 1833. Vinaigrettes were used in the 18th and 19th century as a personal hygiene accessory for the moneyed class and were used to carry pleasant oils and attars or vinegars which were absorbed into cloth pads under the pierced gilded grillwork and sniffed so as to cover up the smells of everyday life (when there were open sewers and waste and garbage were tossed from windows onto the sidewalks and streets below)....
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #389616 (stock #g973)
A true set of beautiful Irish wine rinsers or washers with comb fluting in an extremely uncommon oval shape, comb-fluted; bearing the label of DM & P Manheim, an old time, well-known and respected New York City dealer. 3 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Eastern Europe : Pre 1800 item #1394337
Global Ceramics
$220.00
A feather or shell edge plate beautifully enameled with scattered flowers in typical Rococo style. Late 18th century, made at the Royal Vienna Porcelain factory. Underglaze blue shield mark and painters mark in puce plus an impressed N, probably for Joseph Niedermeyer who was chief modeller 1747-1784. Diameter "9 ¾ / 24.5 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1075847 (stock #6493)
An S Kirk and Sons sterling silver repousse nut serving bowl and matching spoon. The 6-1/2" diameter bowl and 5-1/4" long spoon both have the high-relief floral repousse work this quality American silver firm was known for. It is on on the bowl's rim and on the spoon handle and in the bowl, which also has a relief scene of fruit including pineapple, grape, apple and strawberry. The spoon's bowl measures 2" across. Both pieces have a fancy S monogram, and each is stamped S. KIRK & SON STERLING....
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #531702 (stock #1440)
An American Victorian Brass Inkwell in excellent condition, with Original Ceramic Insert. Late 19th century. Dimensions; 8.5" long x 5" deep x 5.5" high. Weight; an impressive 36 ounces.