All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1700 item #1469705 (stock #CH17)
This is an antique, museum-quality, Spanish Colonial polychrome wood crucifix from the 17th to early 18th century. The cross is designed in a typical 17th-century style. The figure of Christ is well-carved and polychrome with gild highlights. He wears a windswept perizonium tied at the waist and a thorn-crowned head adorned by a sunray aureole behind it. Beneath the statue of Christ stands a beautifully carved and polychromed figure of the Virgin Mary on a pedestal...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1448923
Lightweight, hand forged 72 inch long 15k belcher long guard chain which can be doubled or tripled or quadrupled as a necklace. The belcher link is sometimes called a box link chain and is an interlocking square open link that remains popular to this day. Note that this is an original Victorian chain that has remained intact through the years and not chopped up into shorter chains. It has a threaded dog clip that is easily unscrewed to attach a pendant or two of your choice...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #901781 (stock #01560)
An ornate vintage c1900 Towle sterling silver souvenir spoon depicting the Light House & Harbor Lorain Ohio. this 5-3/4" spoon has excellent graphics in the bowl, which retains some its original gilding. It has an early 925/1000 Towle mark, it weighs 20.8 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #885050 (stock #E21)
This pair of porcelain plates was produced in France by Delinieres & Co. Limoges in the 1890s. They measure 9 inches in diameter. The rims are scalloped. The central reserve has hand painted ladies dressed in fashionable Victorian attire. They are framed in ornate raised gold cartouches. There is an artist’s signature, G. Saguel on each plate. The border is a deep cobalt blue with fine lacy gilding over it. The borders on the first two photos look black but they are cobalt blue...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1910 item #292375 (stock #T 778)
Strong EA Bliss elements and design yet unsigned. This reminds one of this maker's work. Richly ornate. What wonderful pieces these sash ornament buckle pin brooches can be!
Note the 1" X .5" Turquoise (stablized?) bezel set center of the glorious gilt gold engravings and etchings of flowers, leaves, scrolls
Just under 3" X 1.75"
Weighs 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams.
Very strong sturdy pin stem from an almost 'tube hinge' and wide "C" catch...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Cut Glass : Pre 1910 item #1333366
David Anthony
$625.00
American Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher richly cut with deep vessicas, stars, and other embellishments. The bulbous body tapers to wide neck with scalloped rim. The attached heavily faceted handle has a flat top. The underside has 32 point star. The blank is very clear. Condition is superb. Marked Libbey on the handle top. This pitcher is a superior example of brilliant cut glass in general but of hollow ware in particular. Height: 7 1/2"
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1438640 (stock #T11)
Judith Ravnitzky
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This pair of porcelain and ormolu bronze mounts was produced in France in the 1860s or 1870s. They measure 16 inches tall and are 7 1/2 inches across the figural handles. The ground color is celeste blue. The bronze bases are ornate and very Victorian. The lion's paw feet connect with elaborate scrolls. The handles have putti playing musical instruments. Hand painted panels of young lovers strolling in country landscapes are portrayed in fine detail and soft coloring...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR item #1352887
Global Ceramics
$140.00
Two pairs of tea cups with sprigged ornamental decoration in lilac and twigs of flowers in gilt. English, around 1830 and attributed to New Hall. Unmarked except for the pattern number, 7940. Diameter of saucers "6¾/ 17,5 cm and of cups "4½/ 11,5 cm. Condition: one pair fine, the other (please see the last photo) with some wear, a star crack and a hairline. This pair to go with the first (optional), at a cost not exceeding the additional shipping fee.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1466765
Wonderful tactile slinky watch chain. To be a proper watch chain, the chain must be over 50" long, as they were originally made (shorter chains are simply cut up watch chains). Snake chains are a favorite link because of the slinky smooth texture and the way the link bounces back when adjusted...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1900 item #1426536
Our glass earrings, in the form of a Latin crosses, are made of Vauxhall glass, popular as jewelry in the 1860's and sold along the pleasure Gardens in Chelsea, where courting couples strolled on summer evenings. Made by skilled artisans who were employed by the Vauxhall Glass Company in an effort to make use of the leftover glass shards from the mirror glass they produced, the jewelry was much loved for the skillful carving of the glass into unique and creative forms...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1471929 (stock #BX635)
Pretty Edwardian sterling silver basket...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1473615 (stock #BNJAmorRoost)
A highly decorative armorial sauce boat or creamer with cover made by Samson in Paris, circa 1850. Made in the Chinese Export style, it is marked on the bottom with the iron red Samson faux Chinese mark. A highly decorative armorial sauce boat or creamer with cover made by Samson in Paris, circa 1850. On the rooster's chest is a crest flanked by a horse and griffin with scroll below is inscribed “es pereno en vieu“, which can be translated as "It is perennially alive". Measures 6.5" long, 4...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1900 item #1489882 (stock #BZ228)
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick comprising graduated triangles. Butler finish. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 267. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 11 3/4 x W 1 x D 3/4 in. Weight: 2.2 troy ounces. #BZ228

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #572983 (stock #1508)
A Small but elaborate Repousse 800 Silver Pin Dish from Germany, circa 1890. Dimensions; 4.5" x 3.5, weight 1.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1900 item #1488688 (stock #D295)
Antique 19th century, a fine example of a French hand-blown and cut amethyst glass vase, attributed to the prestigious Baccarat manufacture.

The vase is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, with a canted ovoid baluster shape that elegantly tapers towards the bottom. Its flared neck and scalloped rim add to its grace and charm. The intricate empire-style ornaments of the vase have been cut and gilt to perfection, and the overall balance of the design is simply mesmerizing. Look closely, and...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Coin : Pre 1837 VR item #315021 (stock #339)
A Set of Ten Fiddle Handle Coin silver Spoons from Baltimore, c. 1815-1825. Each 6" in length and a total weight of 9.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1416478 (stock #JB0551)
Watercolor still life of wildflowers and some cultivated ones, in a vase of the period, large size at 24" by 18" inside the mat, 35" by 28 3/4" as framed, unsigned, in the nineteenth century tradition that traces its roots back to stencil type paintings. This would likely date to the period 1850 to 1880. Detail is painstaking and extreme; this artist was no amateur. There are bluebells, forget-me-nots, roses, fuchsia, some kind of lily, some kind of daisy and others. Whoever created this fin...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1900 item #1440156
Charming Victorian turquoise drop earrings set in silver, with daisy form tops and bow bottoms, circa 1880. The earrings are attached to gold shepherds hooks and are 1.4 inches long. Turquoise were considered sentimental love jewelry and the Victorians, ever the romantics, associated turquoise with happiness in life.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1900 item #1282725 (stock #EG-013)
Offered is this beautiful large ( 8 1/2 inches wide and 7 3/4 inches tall) vase, made most likely by Thomas Webb & Sons of Stourbridge. The vase is in excellent condition. It is unsigned. Most likely it was made by Thomas Webb, based on the following features that were typical of Thomas Webb: (1) polished pontil, with the inner casing showing through at the bottom, (2) usage of applied clear rigaree, (3) usage of uranium casing (the vase glows under black-light, showing the presence of Uranium s...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1471618 (stock #T104)
This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in France by Jean Pouyat Limoges in the 1890s. The porcelain was produced and decorated at the factory. The saucer is 4 7/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 3 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The ground color is powder blue. Art Nouveau style dandelions are hand painted and hand gilded on each piece. It is richly gilded on the rims and handle. Having been acquainted with Haviland Feu de Four pieces, it is likely that this ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1800 item #983138 (stock #5218-29)
Attributed to South Staffordshire, England, Possibly Bilston, late 18th century. The “gingham finish” was principally produced in this area. By placing a piece of cambric over solid ground color and then applying white enamel this finish was achieved. The three dimensional decoration was also found in the area. It was normally created by applying several layers of enamel. In addition, the unusual heart shape has been found in other Bilston boxes.

Chips to lid and side, loss to gildi...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1469880 (stock #BNJssPinCush)
June Hastings
$1,600.00
Antique Victorian era S Kirk & Son sterling silver pin cushion with purple velvet liner. A must have for the collector of fine Victorian sewing accoutrements or the collector of unusual sterling pieces. Fully hallmarked. American and in excellent condition, it measures 6" diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1900 item #1469500 (stock #BX463)
Chinese export silver mug, ca 1860. Straight and upward tapering sides with applied pictorial frieze on engraved and stippled ground: Scenes of social life with contemplative sages and chaste maidens amongst palm trees and pagodas. Pastoral exoticism enlivened with scaly, slithering dragon handle, ferocious head peaking above the rim. Armorial cartouche (vacant). Marked “HCH”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 5 x D 3 in. Weight: 9.6 troy ounces. #BX463

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #1482798
Global Ceramics
$250.00
Georgian silver tea caddy spoon with ivory handle. Of shovel shape, the inside engraved with a monogram surrounded by forget-me-not flowers, the background checkered, textile-like. No marks, c 1800, England, possibly Birmingham. Length "4/ 10.4 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #620243 (stock #zp911)
A scalloped top coffee cup made by the Richard Chaffers factory in Liverpool. It has a version of the Scarlet Japan pattern with panels of prunus and chrysanthemums separated by orange bands with gilding and reserved with mons. The interior also has three mons in red. The handle is of simple loop form. The cup is 2 1/2 inches tall, and 2 1/8 inches in diameter. The condition is about as close to mint as you can get, with no chips, cracks, scratches, or restoration. The gilding is also in out...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1837 VR item #1180360 (stock #SR8058)

The Davenport Factories at Longport were established by John Davenport. Little is recorded about these pre-1830, high quality porcelains. Marked specimens are rare! This wonderful platter dates to around 1820 and is 8 1/2" X 10". Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1094301
Finely executed late 19th century bronze figure of a young boy wearing hat, faint polychrome remaining, signed illegibly. Size: 8.5 inches high including the base.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1900 item #384355 (stock #1074)
A Silver (Continental) Quill Dip Pen with a Silver Filagree Feather End and a Filigree Body. There is a mark on the pen that we cannot identify, but appears to be European. Dimensions; pen 8.25" ling, with quill 9". Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Pottery : Pre 1910 item #1427837
Global Ceramics
$300.00
Five Delft polychrome wall plates in the Peacock pattern, a stylized mix of flowers and feathers very much “en vogue” in Delft of the 18th century. They all have a claw mark in under-glaze blue to the base, for De Klauw, the legendary Delft faience manufacture of the period. However, the Peacock pattern saw a renewed popularity around 1900 when these plates were probably made. Diameter "8/ 20 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910 item #1392815 (stock #SGMfishSpoon)
June Hastings
$625.00
Beautiful American sterling silver brilliant cut, heavy weight, fish server by Gorham. In excellent condition, it measures 11.5 long x 2.5 widest. Monogrammed "Urquhart".
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1700 item #1430282
Poesy rings were popular in England and France during the 16th through the 17th centuries as lover's gifts. The quotations were often from courtship stories and are usually inscribed on the inner surface of the ring as is the case in this one. This ring amusingly reads "A virtuous Wife Preferreth Life". We imagine that in the 17th century, a woman was indeed better off being virtuous! We think this could make a more unusual and unique wedding band than a gold band. As all gold jewelry in England...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1920 item #1438547
Silverman's Selected Antiques
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A group of items from members who exhibited at the Society of Arts & Crafts Boston, Massachusetts. Priced individually from $125-395.

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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1329756 (stock #G483)
This porcelain plate was produced in England by Copeland between 1851 and 1885. It measures 8 3/4 inches in diameter. The plate is made of fine bone china. The celeste blue rim is reticulated. The center of the plate is hand painted with floral bouquets and colorful swags of flowers. The painting is delicate and detailed. There are gilded accents and trim around the rim. This plate will make a lovely display piece. Condition: There is light wear to the gilded trim around the rim. Fac...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #1425634 (stock #G910)
Judith Ravnitzky
$2,995.00
These 12 champagne tumblers were produced in Bohemia by Moser before 1890. They measure 3 ¾ inches high and have a diameter of 2 3/16 inches in diameter. The glass is hand blown with polished bottoms. They have a leaded content so that they ring. The base color of the glass is bright cranberry. Each glass is elaborately hand enameled with tiny flowers and buds you can feel. Straps of gold create cartouches containing flowers. The design has a bit of a Persian feel with the elaborate gild...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Organics : Ivory : Pre 1900 item #1396108 (stock #RMT-144)
Antique American Sailors Cane Handle with ivory handle, hallmarked gold collar and shark’s vertebra shaft. Circa 1860, now mounted on a wood base.

Overall height: 12"

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #1082085 (stock #ag284)
An unrecorded and possibly unique antique English composite stem wine glass. The upper portion of the drawn trumpet bowl leads into an extended plain bowl base. This is above a double series opaque twist stem, comprised of an extremely wide spiral tape outside of a pair of spiral tapes. Completing the rarity of this glass are a shoulder and medial knop. The foot is of conical form, with a rough, snapped pontil.

There are some small internal annealing fissures to the opaque tapes, due to coolin...