All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1280193 (stock #G398)
This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in Vienna in the 1880s. The beehive mark is under the glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 51/2 inches and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The ground color is a deep forest green. There is a reserve on the cup with a hand painted scene. It is artist signed “Horan” and the scene is entitled, “Amor am Pranger” or Love Contained. The goddess Diana has Cupid tied to a tree. The scene is framed in elaborate raised gilding...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Pre 1492 item #828460
Priceless Past
$695.00
This interesting little ceramic figure is purportedly from the Majapahit period (1293-1500)of Eastern Java. Possibly a religious figure, it is barefoot and has tribal head-dress and flowing robes. There does appear to be a light colored glaze underneath the surface dirt which I have not attempted to remove or clean. The statue is just under 20 cm in height and weighs 444 grams. This is a truly unique piece of ancient artwork, the likes of which we have not seen...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1126545
Global Ceramics
$110.00
A Dutch Delft 18th c tile. Painted decoration in puce of a church in a landscape, within double circles. Width "5 ¼/ 13 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1103783 (stock #1878)
A Tiffany & Co. Porringer in Sterling Silver, with a Pierced Handle. Dimensions; 4.5" in diameter, 6" to handle x 1.5" high; weight, 7 ounces standard, 6.4 ounces Troy. No monogram. Bears mark Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver 5796D and M (date mark for John C. Moore II Period). Excellent Condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1910 item #1482653 (stock #T134)
This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in France by Jean Pouyat Limoges around 1900. It was sold “white ware” to a studio artist for decoration. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches. The cup is 2 7/8 inches high with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches. The set is made of fine, translucent porcelain. The cup features an ornate handle. The hand painting is beautifully executed. The roses and foliage fill the space on both pieces, with shading and balance...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #33897
Outstanding lacquer cocktail shaker set comprised of a three-part shaker, tray and six cocktail glasses. All are hand decorated in red, gold and silver with a scene of islands connected by an arched footbridge. The islands are populated with pines and traditional Japanese structures including a pagoda, gate and teahouse. Sailing ships are in the sea and Mt. Fufi towers predominantly in the background. The pagoda-shaped top of the shaker is decorated with birds and the cap with flowers...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1444001
FOR SALE: A very special Silver (800) Basket with handle in the Classicism style, 19th century. It is decorated with pierced medallions and relief décor showing the matching inner blue glass inset. This exquisite European genuine silver basket is gilded/with Vermeil inside and is stamped with a half moon and the royal crown. Weight: 208 gr., size: height 23 cm. Diameter 12 cm.Collector's item!
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1340840 (stock #be4115)
This is a beautiful, large bronze cherub standing on a rouge marble base from the late l9th century that was made into a lamp. It measures 45" tall to the top of the light. The cherub itself is 20" tall and it stands on a marble base that is 10 1/2" tall. It is in beautiful condition, the cherub's arms are pinned where they should be and its a beautiful addition to any home. I can find no artist name or stamps on the piece, but it is a great 19th century sculpture.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #43932
Lovely sterling silver berry or casserole spoon in Towle's 1890 "Albany" pattern. Very Victorian in its styling, the decoration makes good use of delicate flowers, swirling foliage, and a beautifully double-scalloped and matte gilt bowl. The back is marked with Towle's hallmark.

Origin: America, circa 1890s. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, period monogram "H"(?). Size: 9-1/8" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Rugs : Pre 1920 item #1395026 (stock #4A156D)
Old Persian 100% Wool hand knotted long Caucasian Runner, 1920, 15' 6" long, 3' 2" wide, soft thick camel hair color wool pile with Caucasian design. The condition is good, even pile, very clean, out of house in Washington DC area, ready to put down inside any nice home.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1324031 (stock #m345)
A striking and extremely rare hooked rug featuring a peacock displaying its beautiful plumage. This is a very graphically strong depiction, striking in its design.

One of the factors that contributes greatly to the rarity is the use of silver metallic threads circling the "eyes" of the peacock's feathers. The color range in the rug is beautiful, with no jarring clashes. All dyes are natural, with no use of artificial coloring...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #768139 (stock #D112)
This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Doulton before 1920. The saucer is 4 1/2 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is made of fine, white bone china. It is decorated with swags of tiny rose buds. The surface of the cup and saucer is covered with tiny pale green enamel beads reminiscent of Coalport. There is gold trim on the handle and rims of each piece. There is some wear to the thin gold band around the bottom of the cup...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pewter : Pre 1800 item #1487098
A very beautiful and quite large French pewter jug for wine, dated 1768.

The jug with fine and clear French pewter marks.

Size: 26,5 cm. tall and 12 cm. wide.

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

Ex. Dutch Private Collection
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1444823 (stock #1903)
A Fine Example of a Kirk Repousse Sterling Silver Sugar Basket with a Pierced Swing Handle. Marked "S Kirk & Son Co. 925/1000 83". Circa 1900. Dimensions 6" long x 4" high (6" with handle raised). Weight 11 standard/10 Troy ounces. No monogram. Excellent condition
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #399133 (stock #522)
A Handpainted Porcelain Plaque of a Fisherman; probably French (Limoges). The plaque is 14" round and it is a 22" frame. Late 19th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1487209 (stock #RM09134)
Period Pieces
$225.00
This brush was made by the well-known Gorham Manufacturing Company. The design looks like the top of an antique steamer chest, with a Steampunk-like strapping-and-stud motif. The top is monogrammed with a fancy "R". It has the Gorham marks, as well as “1857 C”, “Sterling,” and the scissors mark for 1907...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1062683
Description: exquisite and wonderful sterling silver set, I have combined different elements of this set from different countries and the combination is a lovely set. The large tray is a superb piece from Siam, the old name for Thailand, with gorgeous floral design and four sitting Buddha. Creamer is from Mexico with repousse floral motif and two birds sitting on branches on each side . Two beautiful large salt & pepper shakers and a well designed spoon. The tray measures 12.5" x 8.5". Creame...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Baskets : Pre 1900 item #1318561 (stock #1201)
A small sweet excellent condition antique egg basket. It has nice patina and is circa 1870-80. It would hold about 5 or 6 eggs and a lot of strawberry emeries.