All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1900 item #1170664 (stock #TB00105)
An Emil Puirforcat French first standard (.950) silver round box with a gold washed interior. The surface of the exterior covered with engine turning and engraved wreaths punctuated with blossoms. 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm) diameter and 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall. Weight approx. 154 grams.

Marked on the interior of the lid with the first standard mark for after 1838, the “EP” touch for Emil Puiforcat and the number 2308...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #374983 (stock #1049)
A Dresden Porcelain Putti Grouping with Doves a Dovecote and Slingshot. Dimensions; 8" wide x 8" high x 5" deep. from the late 19th century and in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1900 item #1335885
An exceptionally attractive transferware bowl in the Milanese Pavilion pattern having fruit and floral images around the rim while two elegantly attired ladies converse on the pavilion. The back stamp bears the J H & Co mark of Joshua Heath & Co and dates to c. 1840 While the bowl is visually magnificent, it has a 2 3/4" hairline crack for which we have drastically reduced the price and for which we would consider reasonable offers. Dimension: 10 1/4"
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 : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #853577 (stock #gag-4)
This very fine antique rectangular-shaped French silver and gilt boardroom snuff box features a highly engraved scroll and floral decoration with central cartouche and gilt lined interior, hallmarked on lid rim, mid 19th Century. Wt: 54.8g; Size: 3 3/8" x 1 5/8"; Excellent condition with very minor wear to gilt
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #58896 (stock #27-1-010)
Splendid vase made in France in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Cobalt-blue porcelain slender ovoid body finely painted with angelical theme (signed). Marble base, molded bronze cloisonne on the shoulder, neck and foot. Excellent condition. Height 9", diameter 2.25" aprox.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1027337 (stock #a1175)
This is an unusual, wonderful, and beautifully done folk art example of a tinsel or foil painting. The vast majority of tinsel paintings are of flowers. This rarity depicts a bluebird hovering over a basket filled with pears, a melon, and apples. A cluster of cherries, and bunches of grapes and foliage surround the basket. Colors are deep and very vibrant, and include blues, purple, brown, various shades of yellow and green, white, reds, and others...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #642717 (stock #tip99-2)
This is a decorative 19th century French Haviland Limoges rectangular shaped open vegetable dish in the Old Blackberry pattern, ca. 1879-1889, having sprays of flowers and vines in shades of brown, soft blue and greens, with angled corners and attached scallop-shell shaped handles above a lacy gold leaf design, marked on underside with green H&C Co, L, Haviland Limoges in double circle and number 5711, lid missing; Measurements- 2 5/8 in high, 6 1/4 in. wide (excluding 1 1/4 in...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #270092 (stock #212-01)
This is a stunning Victorian ladies’ sterling silver evening purse, by R. Blackinton & Co., ca. 1880, the exterior, monogrammed "FEJ" and decorated all over with beautiful scrolling flowers even has a compartment with a marked sterling pencil; the gold-washed interior with hinged mirror has 4 compartments including one with a currency clip and ivory writing tablet; makers mark and Sterling mark...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1055142 (stock #1713)
An Elegant Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1866 with the Mark of JKB, for Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co. Height; 9.25". Weight; 36.6 Troy ounces, weighted. Excellent condition
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #982602 (stock #1755)
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Two Light Candelabra, with removeable bobeches. Dimensions; 7.5" high x 7" wide; total weight 84 ounces. From the late 19th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1447892 (stock #T38)
This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Fischern, Bohemia by Carl Knoll in the 1880s. It has the blue under glaze bee hive marking. There is writing in German, “Gesnng u Spiel” or “Singing and Play”. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches. The cup is 3 1/8 inches tall, without the handle with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The ground color and border on the cup are deep cobalt blue. The cup has a panoramic scene of young children enjoying various activities...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1900 item #1334220
A high quality milk glass goblet paneled with 9 facets and decorated with 3D grape and leaf design, most likely Westmoreland No. 1881. Stem is also faceted, standing on round foot. The "milk" alternates between translucence and opacity. This goblet is early 20th C. and in excellent condition.

We have left the original collector's identification tag on the foot, as it relates to the complete provenance of the glass...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #59332 (stock #27-1-038)
Glass container with silver 925 applique. The base contains a seal. Possibly Mexican.
It measures 4.25" height and 2.5" wide at its widest point.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #500983 (stock #310)
An Unusual Matched Set of American Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Shears, with Vine, Leaf and Grape clusters on Handles. One is Marked Sterling on the Handle and one on the Blade. Dimensions 6.5" long. Circa 1870-1890. Excellent condition. They can be purchased separately, if desired.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #389223 (stock #a603)
A fine oil on board of Isaac Henderson, attributed to Giddings Hyde Ballou. Ballou was a highly regarded itinerant painter, born in CT, who did a good portion of his work in the Cape Cod area. Documentation relating to his work is provided with this painting.

Sight size 15" by 12"

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1008531 (stock #a1173)
This is an unusual, wonderful, and beautifully done tinsel or foil painting. It depicts a large bouquet of flowers in a an urn. The urn has been painted to look like it has a mica or quartz type surface, with the stand being done in the same manner. Colors are very vibrant, and include deep blues, purple, pink, various shades of yellow and green, white, reds, and others...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #400095 (stock #g1084)
A striking example of a Bohemian Rococo Revival baluster goblet, with a high domed foot. The entire glass is engraved, with foliage, German writing, a crown, and the date "1876" on the bowl, foliage and writing on the foot, and foliage even on the knop. A true tour de force of decorative skill; 8 1/4" tall, 3 1/8" diameter bowl, 3 3/8" diameter foot
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #641298 (stock #a1065)
A vibrant and charming American folk art tinsel painting showing a variety of fruit and foliage in a white compote set upon a slab of marble. Wonderful condition, with a sight size of 12 inches by 15 1/4 inches, and a beautiful, non-period frame of 16 3/4 inches by 20 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1332815 (stock #za551)
A striking oil on canvas rendering of Antietam Bridge done 24 years after the infamous Civil War battle. Signed at the lower right "J.A...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #1489555 (stock #24024873)
Webb satin finish peachblow rose bowl, 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. The bowl is cased in white with the exterior shaded from dark red at the top to a yellowish red at the bottom. The rim is crimped and edged in gold. The body of the rose bowl is decorated with gold prunus and a butterfly. There is a ground and polished pontil mark.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Buddhist : Pre 1900 item #1481030
An antique Japanese Buddha statue of Shaka Nyorai standing on a Lotus stand made of wood and finished in gilt. The Buddha has the Vitarka Mudra hand gesture symbolizing the wisdom and teachings of Buddhism. The nimbus has 7 sitting Buddha in meditation surrounding Shaka Nyorai.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 30 1/2" High by 9" Wide by 9" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #770350 (stock #D123)
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in France in the late 19th century. We believe it was produced by a Paris manufacturer who used a faux Sevres mark on it. The saucer is 4 5/8 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The porcelain is very delicate and translucent. The cup is molded with melon ribs, has a scalloped rim and a fancy handle. The cup has the same ribbing and is also scalloped. The cup is beautifully hand gilded with raised gold accents. There are...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #530078 (stock #1441)
A Pair of Bronze Figural Candelabras with Four Arms and five Lights. Height 16" x 14" wide. Each one weighs about 7 pounds. Features dancing couples on each of the main arms and a piper on the center arm. Late 19th century and probably French. Very Good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1236329
A very attractive French silver (1st standard=950/1000 pure silver) tastevin, the bottom inset with a 1785 silver coin showing the bust of King Louis XVI. This tastevin departs slightly from the traditional form, with the fluted “godrons” placed immediately around the coin and the sides finished with very nice repousse decoration of grapes, vines and leaves. The tastevin is finished with a single coiled snake handle. Tastevins set with royal coins seem to have been popular during various ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1020148
A beautiful Victorian sterling silver souvenir spoon from Saratoga Springs, New York. The handle depicts a Native American Chief wearing a feathered war bonnet, his bust surrounded by ears of corn and foliage. The bowl has a design picturing a young Native American man drinking from the natural springs and bears the legend “High Rock Spring Saratoga”. The bowl retains its original gilt surface. The back of the spoon is decorated with a tomahawk, bow and quiver of arrows. The stem is ma...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #780412
A wonderful sterling silver trout set in Towle's 1884 "Arlington" pattern. The handles are decorated in the repousse style with a profusion of roses and foliage. The decoration lends itself to being mixed with many of the repousse patterns from the Baltimore area. It is the blade of the trout knife, wonderfully decorated with an engraved trout leaping into the air after biting a lure (the entire casting rod in the background), that really sets these servers apart. Complete Victorian services...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1399214 (stock #a423)
A fine example of early American folk art. Generally classed as fraktur type, paintings such as these were done by children, and were often, as this one was, painted on a page from a ledger or notebook. This particular piece is a charming depiction of a horse, and is housed in a period frame with a wonder crusty surface.

The painting is in very good condition, with good color, and no tears or creases. It does have some very common spots of discoloration which might well have been there since ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #1234156
A classic 19th century French silver tastevin of traditional form by master silversmith Alexandre Vauger. This example is of small size, intended for use in evaluating cognac, Armagnac or calvados instead of wine. Unlike the “perles” and “godrons” found on the walls of a wine taster, a cognac taster more accurately reflects the liquid’s color using a smooth surface. Similarly, cognac tasters are smaller than wine tasters because the alcohol is considerably stronger and a smaller ta...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #67520 (stock #2-2-056)
Pair of petite Sevres amphoras with lids. Rare Sevres pattern in green and gold on a white background. Circa 1840-1850.
Measures: approx. 6.69" (17 cm) height X approx. 2.95" (7.5 cm) diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #340625 (stock #816)
Beautiful English Victorian hand enameled covered glass tureen with birds and leaves. Legs and handle to lid applied. Condition is perfect.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #390469 (stock #a563)
One of the largest and best tinsel paintings we have seen, depicting a large urn of various flowers, with other blooms scattered about; original frame; 28" by 24"

Most tinsel paintings have suffered a fair amount of paint lifting or loss, whereas this example only has a few spots of very minor age loss in a couple of small areas in the white background, making the overall condition excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Minerals : Pre 1900 item #1423285
A stunning large natural quartz crystal oxide mineral with just a touch of smoke tonalities. Lighter tones lead to almost transparent clear mineral. A blend of smaller clusters of crystals making up the base leading single large crystal fading out at a 45 degree angle.

crystal was often mentioned in writings and used to decorate important religious objects, as it was thought that crystal manifested transcendence and the light of the heavens. For the religious, the stone symbolized...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #533128 (stock #m1026)
A truly striking reverse-painted game board featuring a rainbow of colors and a highly unusual mottled border. In pristine condition, and housed in its original wood frame.

22" by 22" by 1 1/2" high.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Plate : Pre 1900 item #1484912 (stock #BNJsilvFlask)
A very ornate hand chased silver hip flask with a hinged rotating bayonet cap. Monogrammed on the cap, it also has the date 1892. There is a small dent on the cap. Measures 6” high x 3.5".
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #65474 (stock #2-2-2t-074)
Bronze bust of crying baby. The base is made of marble. This very realistic depiction of a crying baby is signed by De Balestrieri. Possibly of German or Dutch origin.
Measures: 4.75" (aprox. 12 cm) height X 4.75" (bronze), 0.75" (2 cm) height (marble base)