All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Cloisonne : Pre 1900 item #705062
This is not your typical cloisonne. The beautiful Chinese vase is one of the best quality that I have personaly owned in many years. Notice the 8 graceful cranes,chrysanthemums and other flowers. The colors are bright. I have been told that this vase is pre 1900. THERE IS NO DAMAGE ON THIS ITEM. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION and sits on a wooden rosewood base.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1700 item #1412572 (stock #nt100)
An exceedingly rare beaded purse with multicolored glass beads on a leather base, and with beaded and wood toggle closures. This early purse might be unique because of its age and that the date is actually worked into the decoration as part of the phrase "Gift of a Friend 1632". The interior of the purse is of a very soft, fine leather, probably deerskin or lambskin.

Especially considering its age the purse is in excellent and exceptional condition, with all the beadwork present...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1262662 (stock #02488)
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 : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1212068 (stock #1413)
A Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork or Server by the Alvin Corp. of Providence, RI (and bought by Gorham in 1928) in the rare Monterey pattern, produced only in 1895. It is 8.75" in length and has a heavily scripted monogram, possibly "MN". In very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1180378 (stock #SR8028)

This is a famous Coalport Porcelain pattern, known as "regency"or "money tree". It is the pattern in Buckingham Palace. The colors are bold, reflecting the attempt by the Coalport factory to compete with Chinese and Japanese porcelain imports and to cater to the English love for Oriental colors and patterns, during the Regency period.C. 1810, 8 1/4" diameter. Priced each. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #643427 (stock #m1040)
A wonderful double sided smalt trade sign for D.M. Woodward, Doctor of Chiropractic. The gilded letters and the black smalt background are virtually intact and vibrant. The frame is original, and measures 28 3/4 inches by 14 inches by 2 inches deep. There is a small sliver out of the frame at one upper edge, and a small gap in the frame at the corner. Aside from these very minor flaws, the piece is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1291484 (stock #7101)
An English polychrome blue & white transfer milk jug circa 1850. This 19th century decorative 5-3/4" tall jug measures 6-1/2" from spout to handle, and it has a Chinese scene design. The colours are green, teal, orange and yellow and the design is continued on the inside upper rim and spout...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #1339912
A figural corkscrew in the form of an equestrian boot by the R Blackinton Co. of N Attleboro, MA. The boot is nicely detailed to appear like textured leather. The corkscrew/opener is silverplated steel for strength. The boot is fully hallmarked on the bottom.

Origin: America, ca. 1915...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #435100
Lovely Victorian bonbon spoon by Gorham in the 1894 “Imperial Chrysanthemum” pattern. The ornate handle is decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms, while the gilt bowl is pierced with a pattern suggesting chrysanthemum foliage. The back of the handle is as ornate at the front. The back is marked with old Gorham hallmark.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original including gilding, no monogram. Size: 4-3/4” long. Weight: 20.5 grams.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Cloisonne : Pre 1900 item #1287193
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.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1910 item #1035976 (stock #01849)
A vintage child's pair of kid leather and suede shoes with wooden buttons c1900. These high-side shoes are still soft and supple with only surface creases on the (slightly soiled) leather. The buttons are painted, and the suede soles have a branded 0 on the bottom. They are stamped 0 D660 on the interior, they are 4-3/8" long and 3" high, and they are in excellent condition with no losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1910 item #1431129
Stickpins, also known as tie pins, have been collected since the 18th century when neckwear for men came into fashion. They were made in all manner of styles well into the 20th century, with no limits to the imagination as the pursuit of novelty came into full swing. The sun moon and stars motif represents the flow of time as our world cycles through from day to night...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1900 item #1244369 (stock #02420)
A Victorian cobalt glass hand etched water pitcher. This mid-Victorian 19th century 7-3/8" high pourer features hand etched frond decoration and a clear applied heavy handle, and this unsigned serving item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #31986
Sterling silver cream or sauce ladle with an Art Nouveau design of lilies. This form was used to ladle cream or other sauces for the desert course. They could also be used for main course sauces that did not require a full-sized gravy ladle. The reverse is marked "Sterling Pat. 1902". Before 1916, many American silversmiths did not mark their name on flatware. Unknown maker.

Origin: America, circa 1902. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 4-3/4" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1384448 (stock #zp901)
A wonderful Barr Flight Barr Worcester porcelain coffee can painted by Thomas Baxter or William Doe, the two Worcester decorators who did the finest feather painting. This beautiful example features 4 glorious feathers, a gilded Greek key border, and a gilded ring handle. The bottom is marked with an impressed crown above "BFB".

The condition of this little gem is superb, looking fresh from the factory with absolutely no issues. The height is 2 3/8" with a diameter of 2 1/2"

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1837 VR item #1180828 (stock #SR1921)

This Georgian 18K gold, deeply colored amethyst and diamond ring is circa 1810. Size 8 1/2. Condition: excellent Height: 8.25 inches

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920 item #419436
A gorgeous sterling silver cream ladle rare on two counts. First, Fessenden’s 1910 “Tulip” pattern is very uncommon. Secondly, while spoons were often engraved as souvenir pieces, serving pieces were hardly ever given this treatment. This is the only souvenir cream ladle we’ve seen. The matte gilt bowl is engraved with a very detailed representation of the U.S. Capitol Building underscored by “Washington DC”. The back is hallmarked by Fessenden & Co.

Origin: America, ca. 1910...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1425118 (stock #G891)
This porcelain ewer was produced in England by Royal Worcerster in 1885. The date letter in the marking indicates this year. It is model number 1048. The artist who painted this vase was Charles Baldwyn who worked at Worcester from 1880 to 1904. The ewer measures 7 ¼ inches high and has a diameter of 6 ¾ inches...