All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1329952 (stock #zp929)
A fine John/Jane Pennington Liverpool porcelain creamer of helmet form painted in blue with a bird and floral motif. The elaborate handle and the leaf-molded lower half of the body add to the appeal of this charming piece.

The condition is excellent, with bright, clear color, and no chips, cracks, staining, or restoration. The cream jug is 5" in length, 4" in height, and 2 1/4" in width.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #389057 (stock #p944)
A Dr. Wall Worcester saucerdish in the "L'Amour" pattern; superb condition; 7.3" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #390578
Outstanding and gorgeous Victorian liquor decanter in cranberry overshot glass. The body is blown in a ribbed shape and is accented with vertical gilt stripes. The neck is fitted with a silverplate collar and the most extraordinary silverplated jockey head stopper.

Origin: probably England, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, except for two very short, stable hairlines at the neck that are original to the piece; stopper retains the original cork and fits well. Size: 12-3/4" tall.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1920 item #1285482 (stock #5A51A)
English "Derby" Ironstone Imari pattern heavy deep Well and Tree Platter, 21" long, 16 1/2" deep, with fluted edge in typical Imari colors-underglaze blue, overglaze iron red and gilded fluted border, the rim is about 3 1/2" wide with deep oval shape well and indented shape of tree on the deep bottom in the center. Red mark "Royal Crown Derby, England" above the Crown mark, plus impressed Crown and numbers on the bottom. The condition is good, no damages.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #388798 (stock #b175)
A pine lap desk, in original turkey red with yellow sponged decoration; probably PA; 13" by 11" by 6". Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1365196 (stock #BNJmoserBox)
June Hastings
$775.00
Antique Moser hand enameled cobalt Bohemian glass trinket box with gold gilt. Lid is hinged and this box is in near perfect condition measuring 3.5 inches high by 4" diameter. Displays beautifully wherever you put it. Dates circa 1880
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1148707 (stock #1329)
A Pair of English Porcelain Vases, unmarked, but probably made by Coalport, of Shropshire. Deep Cobalt Blue with Florals on Front and Reverse (four different hand painted panels). Dimensions; 6.25" high x 5.25" at top x 3" at base. Circa 1820-1850 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1447734
The agate that comprises our Victorian flower cluster brooch is handcrafted with a high degree of skill and meticulously carved to fit its sterling silver mount. With a singular focus on the agate’s natural beauty and no distracting ornamentation, our 19th century brooch has a surprisingly modern look. Both the towns of Edinburgh and Birmingham made agate jewelry a specialty of their workshops, of which our flower cluster is a fine example...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Judaica : Pre 1900 item #1449276
An exceptional and very large Russian judean silver torah pointer, dated 1878 and makers mark of B.C..

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1426690
This is a good example of the remarkable talent behind the wonderful Austrian Bronze handmade, hand painted bronze miniature figurines which were made around the turn of the 20th century in foundries in Austria and Vienna. Austrian bronzes are individually cast from sand molds used only once, then sculpted and cold painted by hand with several coats of a special and secretive type of enamel paint, resulting in very detailed and life like miniature figures...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1837 VR item #1286838 (stock #a1241)
A charming small watercolor on paper painting of a young boy wearing a naval uniform and holding a flute, which is used to pipe the hours. Period bird's eye maple frame with period backboard.,

The painting has even light toning and is in excellent condition, with no folds, tears, or restoration. Sight size is 8 1/8" by 6 1/2", and the framed size is 11 3/8" by 9 3/8".

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1900 item #1127965 (stock #1744)
An American Brilliant Period (1876-1916) Cut Crystal and Sterling Rim Center Bowl. the Bowl is Hallmarked by The Stone Sterling Silver Company, New York (1896-1903). Dimensions; 10.25" diameter x 5" high. Very minor dings in the silver rim (barely noticeable) but other wise in excellent condition. No problems in the glass.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1274706 (stock #p1123)
A superb example of a Dr. Wall First Period mustard pot printed with the "Fence" pattern. The cover has a flower finial with molded leaves. The height of the pot is 3 7/8" (plus the lid) and the diameter is 2 1/2".

Not much needs to be said about this piece, other than the condition is truly excellent, with no chips, cracks, paint loss, or restoration. The type mustard spoon that would be used in this pot is shown as item p1124 in this category...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1213442 (stock #1714)
A Wonderful Silver Bread Basket of Openwork Design. Hallmarked in London 1884. Makers Mark of Thomas Bradbury & Son (makers Thomas Bradbury III & John S Henderson). Dimensions; 11" x 7" x 3"; weight 8.3 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #1302670
Miniature Limoges vase features hand painted enamel over brass. The vase is decorated with a vibrant forest green ground color decorated with floral designs along the body and a portrait of a maiden in the center. CIRCA: Early 20th Ct. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 4.75" L: 3.5"
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1468055 (stock #BX205)
Victorian Classical sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox in London in 1858. Drum-form with straight and inset sides, and open bottom. Cover flat and hinged, and scroll-bracket handle with scallop shell thumb rest. Engraved ornament: On sides, leafing scrollwork, flowers, and eagles, and on cover top round frame (vacant) surrounded by leafing scrollwork. With cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Condition: Very good...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1036055
Description: This is an attractive French .950 silver and stone-mounted dresser jar, from third quarter 19th century, hallmarked,round, with husk-embossed rims and engine-turned ground, the lid set to center with a faceted blue stone, likely a synthetic sapphire, flanked by two small diamonds, gold-wash interior. Size: This superb jar Measures 4" in diameter. Condition: The box is in good condition, minor age wear. Shipping is FREE within the U.S, items paid with credit card will be...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #780587 (stock #D140)
This porcelain figural group was produced in Denmark in the late 19th century. It is 8 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches wide. The fine hard paste porcelain is expertly modeled with great detail. The group portrays a Colonial couple in splendid attire. At first glance, you might think you were looking at a Meissen or Nymphenburg figural group. The couple is adorned with real porcelain lace ruffles. The lady's hat has tiny ribbons protruding from it. The detail to this piece is exquisite...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1485719
A rare French silver (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin from the reign of Louis XVI. This classic example features a classic design of angled “godrons” (grooves) accented with raised “perles” (pearls). The lack of deeply recessed “cupules” suggests that this wine taster was specifically intended for use with white wines. The center of the bottom has the expected tiny lathe mark where the vessel was raised from a solid block of silver...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1900 item #687427 (stock #2793)
Rare complete single bag (small saddlebag or large chanteh) from the Luri-Bakhtiyari tribes of West Persia, last quarter of the 19th Century. This rare weaving measures 19.5" by 17" and is in nearly mint condition, with full pile and complete piled closure system, tassels and original side finishes. All dyes are natural, including a great purple and apricot. Nice flatweave back with patterning in weft wrap technique typical of Luri/Bakhtiyari work.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1900 item #653397 (stock #2747)
Antique Kurdish bagface or bagfront, dating from the last quarter of the nineteenth Century, offered in beautiful condition with full pile and all natural dyes. This saddlebag face measures 1'10" by 1'8" (57cms by 52cms). For the collector of Kurdish and other Oriental tribal trappings and rugs.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Hangings : Pre 1900 item #949611 (stock #143980)
Huntsman and his Horse Needlepoint and Petitpoint Framed Artwork. Circa 1880. So well done, yes, it looks like a painting. Well preserved fabulous condition. Such a special feel to it with the riders hand extending towards his favorite mounts muzzle. Original frame recessed into mid century wood frame. Colors vivid, no missing stitches noted.Details from bridle to eyebrows to cufflinks. Work like this is so rare...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1482065 (stock #FA128)
This exquisite antique bronze relief plaque is a remarkable art from the late 19th century. It was created by Étienne Alexandre Stella, a French sculptor well-known for his exceptional bronze figure sculptures and relief plaques. The plaque depicts actors from the "La commedia dell'arte" performing on the streets of Paris, and the lower left corner bears Stella's signature "STELLA."

It is housed within a modern, custom-made, beautiful gilt and lacquered wood frame. The frame has been cr...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #1321975
A fine and rare French gilded Cherub/Cupid candle holder beautifully cast in the manner of artist "Francois Boucher" on a massive footed polished stone and bronze base. Good condition. Size: Height 12" (30.5 cm.). Late 19th Century.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1480592 (stock #PG100)
These two cups are not a matched pair and were made during the late 1800’s. The one cup has more gold in the decoration, seen when looking on the inside. The painted hunting scene has a hunter in a green jacket blowing a horn, white dog following a hunter in an orange jacket holding a rifle and a deer that is running, and a hunter riding a white horse. This cup has two areas near the top section with internal cracks. The other cup is with a silver color that is also seen on the inside. The pai...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1490306 (stock #BW475)
Victorian Classical sterling silver baby cup. Made by John Bell and Frederick Brasted in London in 1860. Baluster bowl on raised foot; leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Engraved interlaced strapwork frames of which two inset with flowers and two vacant. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 3.8 troy ounces. #BW475

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Judaica : Pre 1910 item #1429621
An unusual SET OF FOUR Kiddush cups, each 3 1/2" high, and the tops 2" across. Each is marked .800 at base and also to the left of that is a tiny mark, difficult to photograph. "Kiddush" is a Hebrew word that literally means “sanctification”. It is defined as a blessing recited over grape juice or wine to sanctify the Jewish and Shabbat holidays. Many families have a special goblet or glass for the blessing, and this vessel is called the Kiddush cup. Most are offered singly, especially if...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1457951 (stock #BW418)
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass flask with engraved silver overlay. Flat with curved sides. Overlay in form of grain stalks and fruiting grapevine. Asymmetrical cartouche engraved with script monogram. Silver neck collar and hinged and cork-lined cover. Glass is clear. Lady’s medicinal size. Can be held in one small gloved hand. Marked “Sterling” and numbered “232”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 2 3/4 x D 1 in. #BW418

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Judaica : Pre 1900 item #1449281
An exceptional Russian judean silver torah pointer, dating to the later 19th. century.

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger.

Stamped with Russian silver stamps .84 and very ornately made: On the top a Lion on an openwork ornamented disc shape with two more discs below; on the upper stem three Rabbies or Jewish worshippers standing on top of another silver disc, Jewish candle surmounted by a Judean star and ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #1395561 (stock #5A132)
Six(6) English Royal Doulton Porcelain Encrusted Gold on Cobalt Blue Bouillon or Cream Soup cups and Saucers, plus extra three(3) saucers, Ca. 1910, cup-3 3/4"(top rim) & 1 3/4" high, saucer-5 1/4" diameter &5/8" high, decorated with heavy Encrusted Gold Flowers inside Urns, with two(2) brilliant gold handles on both sides, and gold design on white porcelain outside the soup bowl, saucer have matching encrusted gold design on top and white on the bottom. Marked "Royal Doulton" in green, "Tiffa...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1426136
Lovely early Victorian angel skin coral ring with 10 carved florets and one large carved coral flower at the center, set in a pleasing symmetrical pattern. This ring has a 9K gold band while the coral florets are set in a metal bed. The Victorians loved angel skin coral, which is a red-orange or light pink colored coral, and they especially loved coral cut into cameos, flowers, or fruit. This ring has a rather large head and is therefore best worn alone. This ring is a US size 7.75.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1132525 (stock #G72)
These 5 ceramic cups and saucers were produced in France by Creil, c.1820. The factory was founded in 1797 and continues today. The Victoria & Albert Museum has examples of Creil cream ware on exhibit. The saucers measure 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. They would be a coffee size. The cups are 2 1/4 inches high. They have an ivory hue to the ceramic. They are decorated with factory transfers in black creating a striking contrast. The decorations have astrological signific...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #554555 (stock #2272)
Bedell & Co.
$750.00
Elegant 19th C. chocolate or demitasse coffee pot by Shreve & Co. Measures 10 5/8" tall and 7 3/4" wide (including spout and handle). There are two ivory insets in the beautiful elongated handle. One side has an engraved stag's head. Marks on base include an "S" on each side of a bell, "Shreve & Co., Sterling, San Francisco". On close inspection, I noticed a small dent on the underside of the spout (near top). Otherwise, excellent condition, inside and out. Circa 1890.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Judaica : Pre 1900 item #1454062 (stock #1905)
A beautiful framed map of New York State circa 1855 measuring 14x16”
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1477293
High quality early oval silver box, probably made for Tobacco, European (British?), c. 1760-1780.

Beatiful floral design on the top and on the sides garlanded and framed bas relief portraits of rulers. Super interesting old silver stamps (see closeups), incl. a winged Griffin and a crowned A. The purity is c. 900.

Size: 9 cm. long, 6 cm. wide and 4,5 cm. tall., weighing 139 grams

Condition: Choice! Some expected wear, but no dings or larger scratches and nice t...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1246914 (stock #BJbabyGorham)
June Hastings
$750.00
Rare American sterling silver child's mug with an ornate embossed scene of children parading around the cup. Original internal gold gilding is intact. By Gorham Silver Company, this exquisite baby cup or child's mug is in excellent condition and measures 2.25" high, x 3.25" diameter. Circa 1890-1910. Hallmarked
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1457077
Lovely carved bracelet of polished jet. Jet was a form of fossilized coal that was discovered in the town of Whitby, England in the late 18th century. This gave rise to a cottage industry that employed many in the town of Whitney in the 19th century, as jet formed the material for lightweight striking black jewelry forms which were perfect i to meet the unending demand for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era (owing to Queen Victoria's long extended period of mourning for hur late husband ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #1453810
A choice and beautiful bronze signal (table) cannon, dating to the early 18th. century.

The cannon very nicely made and comes with a fine brass patina. Fully functionable cannon made with a bore hole of 16-17 mm.

Size: 22 cm. long and weighing c. 1,1-1,2 kilograms.

Ex. Danish Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1446579 (stock #G997)
This porcelain platter was produced in Germany by the Helena Wolfsohn Dresden studio in the 1880s. It is unusual to find an under glaze mark indicating this to be an earlier piece. It measures 14 1/2” long, 11” wide and 1 1/4” deep. The border is deep, cobalt blue. The center has a scene of people boarding sailing vessels. The coloring suggests that it evening. It is hand painted with similarities to some pieces done at Meissen. There is elegant hand gilding and trim on the cobalt...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1900 item #1474865 (stock #PG8)
Capodimonte porcelain hinged box in high-relief with hand-painted frolicking cherubs and satyrs with a dark grey horse and on the lid are cherubs playing with a goat. Condition: the front panel has a firing flaw and is indented. On the base is a marked verso with a blue letter N over a crown. It was made in Naples Italy. Age: Late 19th Century Size: 4 ¾” ht. x 5 5/8” w. x 4” d. (12.06 x 14.6 x10.16 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1491698
A heavy bronze not for table use, fine details cast decoration, probably Flemish, c. 1550!

The early piece of bronze art is decorated with what looks like saints (old bearded men) on the sides and a framed band of angels with spread wings among floral decor nearer the top.

SizE: 17 cm. tall and 14 cm. wide. Weight: 2 kilograms.

Condition: F-VF for the very early type. A stress crack from use and a few chips to the rim. Lovely mahogany and green patina.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1837 VR item #1490040 (stock #BZ381)
Restauration Classical silver gilt box. Made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot in Paris, ca 1820. Drum form with spread base; cover raised. Cast egg-and-dart and floral rims. Heart engraved with single script letter monogram set in flower wreath on cover top and body. Sumptuous Return-of-the-Bourbons luxe from the Ancien Regime do-over years. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and the fineness (950) stamp instituted in 1819. Very good condition with nice toning.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x D 1 5/8 i...

A very attractive large Oak figure of a Catholic Benedictine monk, European, probably Germany or Holland, c. later 16th. century.

The figure depicts a younger monk with the typical dress and tonsure hair. He is standing on a octagonal plint. Remnants of the original colours especially to the head.

Height: c. 48 cm. and quite massive and heavy.

Condition: Nice Ver fine for the size and high age, loss to hands, and age cracks and very sound wood.

Ex. Ol...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #143888 (stock #F8)
The octagonal barrel is stamped with the Liege prove mark. The lock and the iron fittings are beautifully engraved. The pistol is 14 inches long. In very good condition. We are shipping internationally; no fire arms permit is required.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1438636 (stock #T7)
This porcelain ewer was produced in Germany by Rudolstadt Pottery and Lewis Straus & Sons was the New York distributor. The ewer was produced around 1900. It is 9 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 inches. The porcelain is fine quality with molded details in high relief. There is a medallion in the center of the ewer with a portrait of a young woman. It is framed in elaborate art nouveau style gilding. The gilding is raised and accented with colored enamel beads or jewels. The back of th...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1700 item #1453809
A very early bronze signal (table) cannon, dating to the 17th. century.

The cannon very beautiful and possible once burried. With splendid old chesnut or mahogany patina with a dusting of green to the back. Fully functionable cannon made with a bore hole of 16-17 mm.

Size: 13,8 cm. long and weighing 880 grams.

Ex. Danish Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1383590 (stock #AW822)
Antique European silver strainer, ca 1840. Round bowl with concentric piercing, gadrooned rim, and feathered open loop handle. On handle back is engraved shaded block monogram NP. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 7 3/4 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #AW822

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1180266 (stock #SR8104)

c.1830, $750 for each plate or buy all 18 for $13,500. Each plate measures 9 1/2" in diameter. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1483085 (stock #BY435)
Edwardian sterling silver and cut-glass decanter. Made by William Aitken in Birmingham in 1902. Ovoid glass bowl. On sides plain flutes alternating with diaper flutes; shoulder has shaped facets. Straight neck with sterling silver collar and hinged domed cover with twisted finial and v-spout; bracket handle. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 3/8 x W 5 1/2 x D 4 3/8 in. #BY435

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1837 VR item #511225
A very rare set of four earthenware plates by Choisy-le-Roi depicting architectural landmarks in Paris during the Empire period. Three of the plates depict theatres--a very popular pasttime for the upper classes during the Directorate, Consulate and Empire periods. One scene is entitled "Théâtre de l'Impératrive" and shows the theatre now know as l'Odéon. Another is entitled "Théâtre Italien" and a third is entitled "Théâtre Feydeau"--both of which were noted for operatic performances...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1425155 (stock #G898)
This pair of porcelain plates was produced in England by Mintons in 1879. This was the height of the Aesthetic Period when Japanese inspired design was in demand. They were made for the retailer Jones, McDuffee & Stratton of Boston, Massachusetts. The creators of these plates and their designs were E. Reuter & R. Pillsbury at Mintons. The plates measure 9 ½ inches in diameter and the decoration has slender metallic vessels contain flowering branches. The designs are famous for their ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1267463 (stock #5A41B)
German Meissen Cross Sword mark Porcelain large deep Fish Platter, 1920's, 22" long x 10 1/2" wide, 1 3/4" high with multiple floral design inside the fluted gilded border, underglaze blue cross sword mark with number "70" in hand written on the bottom. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1477909 (stock #BY088)
Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Redlich & Co. in New York, ca 1900. Tapering sides and flared rim; applied and pierced rim with cast leafing scrolls and flowers. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Cowell & Hubbard) stamps and no. 3982. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BY088

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1700 item #1359225
Senatus Consulto
$750.00
Reduced, was 950.00
One of a group of very large Ming Dynasty pottery horse riders.

The figure is of a military attendant, wearing a hat and carrying a book or an instrument in his hands. He wears a blue robe with turqoise sleaves. Thick and very beautyful glaze. The unglazed areas are covered with white and black pigmented colors.

Note that the painting is very detailed and the perfectly rendered facial features.

A very large figure, measuring c. 40 x 30 cm. The construction is ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #627964 (stock #ag255)
An attractive antique wine glass with a waisted bucket bowl above a single series air twist stem with a pair of spiral cables. The glass has a conical foot and is 6 1/4 inches tall, with a bowl diameter of 2 5/16 inches and a foot diameter of 2 5/8 inches. There is a very small invisible fill under the foot.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1460652 (stock #S589)
C.P.Sheffield
£750.00
A White Delft Sauce Boat. Of silver shape raised on three lion mask pad feet and with a lion mask handle. Covered in a thick even white glaze. Possibly German C1745/50. Length; 18.8 cm. Condition; minor wear. Exhibited in the English Ceramic Circle Exhibition 2006, No 17. As possibly Germanic in origin
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1930 item #1485764
A Burgundian first standard (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin by acclaimed silversmith Marc Parrod. The style of this particular example is a bit of a departure from Parrod’s typical style. The handle is worked in the form of a snake, thought to represent the the snake from the Garden of Evil as a reminder that wine may lead to earthly temptation. But the bowl Parrod experimented with the decoration to the bowl. The elongated “godrons”, intended to help assess the color and clarity of wine, ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1478941 (stock #BX993)
Lovely Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in same surround. On front acid-etched ornament in form of fluid flower heads and tendrils between scalloped borders; sides plain. Two charming ball supports. With glass, silk lining, and burgundy velvet back and hinged easel support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker active from ca 1904 to 1915, and no. 118. Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: Frame: H...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1410965 (stock #zp695)
A beautiful Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester plate from the desirable "Harlequin" service. The decoration features an exotic bird painted by Henry Stinton in a central reserve which is surrounded by a white field edged with gilded rococo scrollwork extending into the cavetto. The wide rim of the plate is in a pale blue decorated with multicolored butterflies and insects.

The reverse of the plate has the elaborate red mark which was used specifically during the 1813 to 1819 period.

The plat...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1327068 (stock #t1021)
A colorful Uzbeki velvet Ikat textile fragment in a striking plethora of colors. In good overall condition and mounted on linen. The sight size is 20" by 16" and the overall size is 23 1/2" by 19 1/4".

Purchased in Istanbul in 1996 for a private collection.

NOTES: 1. Ikats are the oldest known patterned textiles in the world. Though existing for thousands of years, these fabrics garnered fame in the nineteenth century, when the finest examples of them from Central Asia were used as a for...