All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1900 item #1220980 (stock #961)
A hand-painted moulded earthenware (religious subject) wall plaque with "majolica" glaze, made in the style of the 15th century Italian sculptor and ceramicist Lucia della Robbia...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1219580 (stock #TBD00124)
Pair of Gien late 19th century transfer blue decorated dinner plates.

Pair of plates with a slightly scalloped body decorated with blue transfer printed outer border of small four petal flowers enclosing a wide border of scrolling flowers and in the center of the plate the outer border repeated around a sprig of similar flowers. Heavy pottery with printed mongram, impressed triangle and date letters J and K for 1888 and 1889. 10 ¼ inch (26 cm.) diameter...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1219579 (stock #TBD00123)
Pair of late 18th century Doccia porcelain plates.

A pair of porcelain dinner plates with a narrow border of blue dots in gilt ovals encircled by gilt lines, a narrow gilt floral border at the inside of the rim centering a large delicate letter, “N” composed of garlands of hand painted flowers. Both borders are well known on Doccia porcelain and while numerous factories did initials and single letters so did Doccia. The porcelain is typically slightly grey and creamy...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #1214560 (stock #1873)
A Compete Set of Five Pair of Diamond Brass Candlesticks. The Original Three Pairs (Ace of Diamonds, King of Diamonds and Queen of Diamonds) were Designed to Commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee (1837-1897). The Remaining Two Pairs (Prince of Diamonds and Princess of Diamonds) came out in 1901, after Victoria's Death. There are several ding and scratches on the individual pieces, but overall in very good condition. The full set is a rare occurrence.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1214516
A very unusual Bohemian zwischengoldglass liquor glass, the bottom featuring an inset gilt and enameled design of a ladybug. The panel cutting along the beaker’s sides causes the design to be visually repeated. Small beakers such as these are normally decorated with a flower. This is the only example we’ve seen with an insect. The ladybug traditionally symbolizes good luck, so perhaps that's why it appears here.

Origin: Bohemia, ca. 1860...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1213510 (stock #1915)
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1212991 (stock #1658)
A Wonderful Russian Silver Teapot with an Etched Floral Design. Ivory insets on finial and handle. Marked for Moscow 1899-1908. Dimensions; 5.5" high x 6.25" handle to spout; weight, 7.8 Troy ounces. Makers mark BC. Very fine condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Pre 1900 item #1212313 (stock #946)
A larger than average Anglo-Irish Rummer (ale glass) with "Panel & Flute" cut glass "Barrel" shape bowl and "Bladed" knop...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1212258 (stock #TBD00121)
A large Doccia porcelain coffee pot c.1800 with enamel floral decoration.

Late 18th or early 19th century tall porcelain pear shaped coffee pot with a flat lid topped with a pointed knop. The form is typical of Doccia of this period though the hexagonal spout is unusual. On the underside is the incised letter, "P." Otherwise unmarked. Decorated in light purple accents with a bouquet of flowers on either side and random sprigs of flowers. 10 inches (25.5cm) tall, approx...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1210812 (stock #G287)
This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Austria in the late 19th century. The beehive marking is under the glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and the cup is 2 3/4 inches high. The cup features a pedestal base and a graceful loop handle. There is a cartouche on the front of the cup containing a hand painted scene of a beautiful woman and cupid with surrounding landscape. The painting is well done with great detail...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1209141 (stock #zp664)
A fine Chelsea porcelain finger bowl stand,with the red anchor mark and stilt marks on the reverse. Beautifully and softly painted with flowers and insects in the Meissen style. 6" in diameter and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1206513 (stock #TBD00120)
A well decorated, monogrammed and marked hard paste porcelain plate. The outside border is decorated with a narrow peach ground and elaborate gilding with green dots and red lines. It includes a monogram dominated by the letter "R." The center of the plate is decorated with a hand painted white morning glory.

The maroon printed mark, "Ch.PILLIVUYT &Cie/PARIS/EXP 1867/MEDAILLE D'OR" is printed inside a dotted oval under the base. Charles Pillivuyt was a well-established porcelain manufacturer...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1206497 (stock #TBD00119)
A well decorated, monogrammed and marked hard paste porcelain plate. The outside border is decorated with a narrow peach ground and elaborate gilding with green dots and red lines. It includes a monogram dominated by the letter "R." The center of the plate is decorated with a hand painted bunch of pansies.

The maroon printed mark, "Ch.PILLIVUYT & Cie/PARIS/EXP 1867/MEDAILLE D'OR" is printed in a dotted oval under the base. Charles Pillivuyt was a well-established porcelain manufacturer...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1206492 (stock #TBD00117)
A well decorated, monogrammed and marked hard paste porcelain plate. The outside border is decorated with a narrow peach ground and elaborate gilding with green dots and red lines. It includes a monogram dominated by the letter "R." The center of the plate is decorated with a hand painted rose under a hovering insect.

The maroon printed mark, "Ch.PILLIVUYT & Cie/PARIS/EXP 1867/MEDAILLE D'OR" is printed inside a dotted oval under the base...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1920 item #1203998 (stock #903)
A hammered copper Arts and Crafts style plaque decorated with three stylized marine fish amongst bubbles and seaweed. This item will have been made in the British Isles circa 1890-1910...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Pre 1900 item #1202585 (stock #TBD00114)
Unmarked, but likely Minton, soft paste porcelain covered sauce tureen "Feuille de choux" pattern with a rose finial. These knock-offs of 18th century Sevres were popular from the mid-19th century (c.1850)onward and Minton made many very good ones. With the lid it is 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) tall, 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) long, and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.

Condition: The lid has no damage and slight wear to the gilding on one edge. The tureen has a small chip on the lip under the slot in the li...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1900 item #1202258 (stock #7145)
Heavy brass letter opener with a fully repoussed handle. There is a face on both sides at the end of the handle. It is made to look like a barbed dagger or sword. It measures approximately 9 inches long and at its widest, it measures 1.25 inches. The overall weight is 152.5g. It most likely dates to the late Victorian era; it is unmarked and in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1900 item #1200589 (stock #be873r)
Exquisite cut glass flower centre bowl in the Glenwood pattern by J. D. Burgen, 1899. This bowl was made in three sizes, and this 12 inch one is the largest of the three. It is in perfect original condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs. It is referenced and pictured in the Encyclopedia of American Cut and Engraved Glass by Michael Pearson, Volume 1, page 58.