Large sterling silver berry spoon in Kirk's wonderful "Repousse" pattern. Certainly the most famous of all silver patterns to emerge from Baltimore, "Repousse" is filled with flowers such as roses, daisies and forget-me-nots. The bowl of the spoon is decorated with mixed fruit including strawberries, apples, grapes and raspberries. The back is marked "S. Kirk & Son Sterling", the mark used between 1927 and 1961.
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, 1927-61. Condition: mint, no monogram...
Very unique modernist art 930 silver vase, Israel, c.1950's. Completely handmade and acid etched, it measures 8" high and the bottom part is 4 1/4" wide, and is in excellent condition. Made of heavy gauge 930 silver, it weighs 7 troy oz. and is signed "SRAEL NAOR 930 HAND MADE". Great piece and completely original in design. Very difficult to photograph - the piece is quite fantastic.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Letter opener hand made of sterling, brass, and copper by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1940. Well executed married metals design on front and back comprise the top of the piece. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO #58" and was made before the bellmark system was instituted by the Mexican gov't. in 1947. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 6 1/2" long and is in good condition except for the tip which has wear from use...
Modernist biomorphic design white, green, red, and blue art glass curved ash tray, c. 1950's. It measures 7 1/2" square and is in excellent condition. Unsigned but wonderful modernist design. Also see item #58811 for a similar piece in yellow glass.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Modernist biomorphic design yellow, green, black & grey art glass concave ash tray, c.1950's. Measures 6 3/4" square and in excellent condition. Unsigned. Great colors and very strong modernist design....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Large modernist matte-finish white & black textured body with smooth copper-colored spout and handle ceramic vase, signed "WEST GERMANY #120 20". It measures 10" high by 5"(at widest) and is in excellent condition. Well designed modernist piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Modernist matte-finish exterior black, pink, turquoise, and white ceramic vase with a shiny turquoise interior, signed "KRU 9" and is in excellent condition. It measures 5 1/2" high by 4 1/4". The bottom of the vase is recessed measuring 3 1/4" in diameter by 5/8" tall. Has a felt protective bottom.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus USA applicable NY sales tax.
Olive green, pink, black, and light green floral Majolica curved candy or serving dish signed "GERMANY IMPERIAL crown" and is in excellent condition. There are other marks and probably another word after IMPERIAL. It measures 8" in diameter and has a decorative scalloped edge.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Japanese Kyoto-yaki plate, artistically hand painted pine trees by Kohyo Yamazaki (1890 - 1979), wall hanging. Dimension: 10" in diameter, 1 5/8" deep.
Th is is an Exceptional REED and BARTON STERLING TRAY. This Rectangular Tray measures 8" X 11" X 2 1/4" in depth; furthermore, the Sides ascend to 2" in the Center. Featuring the FLUTED EDGES and made with HEAVY STERLING, the Condition is Excellent. Rescued from a Maryland Estate and Circa 1950's, this Tray will Not disappoint.
A set of 6 Tiffin Diana Pink Athens elegant glass plates. These lovely elegant glass etched 6 1/4" plates are in the scarce pink colour. This set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, repairs or damage. 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. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher)...
Pair of elegant cut crystal bud vases with sterling silver footrims. The vases are cut with a simple starburt pattern near the upper rims. Marked "Wallace Sterling R-62".
Origin: America, circa 1960. Condition: excellent, no dents or chips. Size: 8" tall.
This is a Chinese Nephrite JADE PENDANT with a Carving of a LADY. The back has a depiction of a Leaf. Size is 1 5/8" X 3" X 1" in thickness. There is a pierced point at the top where a Pendant Bale can be attached.
This Carving has a Primitive feel. Based upon what the original owner told me, this Pendant was purchased in mainland China. Date this JADE LADY circa 1950, perhaps earlier. FYI...
the Stone easily passes the Jade Scratch test. Condition is Excellent...
Set of four Bohemian glasses, each hand painted with a different pair of dogs. We're not dog experts, but they appear to be Scotties, wolfhounds, spaniels and Dalmatians. The quality of the painting is very nice, as is the quality of the glass. The top and bottom edges are decorated with gilt lines. The polished bottoms are acid-etched "Made In Czechoslovakia".
Origin: Czechoslovakia, 1918-1935. Condition: excellent, slight wear to gilt edges. Size: 5-3/4" tall.
This is a CANON AE1 SLR CAMERA with a KIRON 28-210mm f/4-5.6 Macro Lens. The Kiron 28-210mm f/4-5.6 is considered a 'cult classic' and touted by some to be the best manual focus superzoom ever made........ Date 1976- 1985. Will post more pics Soon
Very fine Japanese lacquer cocktail shaker and matching glasses handpainted with a scene of a teahouse at the edge of a lake amidst a bamboo grove with mountains in the background. The interiors are decorated in a stunning and unusual metallic copper finish.
Origin: Japan, circa 1930. Condition: virtually mint. Size: shaker, 11"; glasses 4-7/8".
Delightful set of six napkins and six matching cocktail "booties" featuring hand-embroidered roosters sipping cocktails. The borders have drawn-work borders with contrasting pale blue trim.
Origin: America, circa 1930s. Condition: excellent, a few pulls to the trim that could be left as is or easily repaired by someone with a little sewing skill. Size: napkins, 7-1/2" x 5"; booties, 3" x 3".
This is from a local DC Metro Estate: a NIKON EM 35 MM CAMERA Dating 1979 or 1980. Has a Macro Lens. Still doing some additional research on this CAMERA. Needs Batteries but in VG Condition
Arts & crafts wood frame with etched and stained decorative "nature" design showing swimming fish at the lower right and swan in water with moon and stars at the top, c.1900. Very creative and well executed, it measures 16 1/2" tall by 8 3/4" wide. The opening for the picture measures 6 3/4" by 3 1/2". For wall hanging and in very good condition. Beautiful handmade arts & crafts period piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Art deco designed copper dish showing bull smelling the roses-"Ferdinand"- by Frank Rebajes(1907-1990), NYC, c.1934. A rounded 5 11/16" square concave dish is signed "REBAJES". Has hanger and is in very good condition. Cute cartoon design.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
These beautiful plates were designed by Reuben Haley and produced by the Consolidated Glass Company in the late 1920's. The pattern is called 'Five fruits' and is one of Consolidated's scarce tableware lines. Approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter, the color is green ceramic wash over crystal. Perfect condition, I have 3 available. I also have other pieces in this pattern, including bowls, juice and water tumblers to complete your table setting. Email for details.
This beautiful comport was made by the Consolidated Glass Company as part of the Martele line. Designed by Reuben Haley, the piece was produced in the late 1920's. Approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter, 3 inches high. Color is yellow ceramic wash over crystal. Perfect condition. See my other listings for a matching comport in green and another in purple.
This is a PAIR of ELKINGTON SILVER PLATED FISH SERVERS, Marked "Elkington Plate". 'MS' monogram - 10 in. to 12 1/2 in. long
circa 1950, perhaps earlier, in Excellent Condition
This 20th century Long-Quan style seated Guan Yin with dragon is 9 ½ inches tall. The entirety of the statue is covered with green glaze except for the face, hand and foot which are covered with a brown matte glaze. It is in good condition.
The Crinkle pattern was produced by Morgantown glass company in the late 1930's and into the 1960's. This is the 12 oz tumbler in ruby. The tumbler is 5 inches high and in perfect condition. I have 7 available, price is per tumbler. See my other listings for matching tumblers and other Crinkle items in different colors.
Consolidated Glass Company produced the Catalonian line in 1927. It was made to look like glass found in Catalonia Spain at the archaeological sites, and had bubbles and raised rings blown into the glass. This is the 1154 sweet pea vase - part of the Spanish Knobs variation - in emerald green. The vase is approximately 4 1/2 inches high and in perfect condition. I have other items in this pattern available, just ask.
Beautiful arts & crafts handmade sterling and wood tea set, comprising of 6 pieces, c.1910. Every piece is marked "STERLING" except for the sugar. The design is classically arts & crafts and each piece is hand hammered which produces a wonderful texture, very representational of the period. The pieces are: TRAY - 13" long by 9 1/2" wide by 3/4" high. TEAPOT - 5" high by 10 1/4" wide by 4 1/2' deep. CREAMER - 2 1/4" high by 6 1/4' wide by 31/2' deep. SUGAR - 3" high and 3 3/8" in diameter...
Art nouveau sterling teaspoon with four cherubs faces by the famous Newark, NJ silversmith, Unger Brothers, 1904. It shows 3 entwined cherubs faces at the top and another midway as part of a beautiful art nouveau floral design. It is signed "UB FINE STERLING COPYRIGHT 1904" and is in excellent condition. The spoon measures 6" long. Very beautiful....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Dancing Nymph is the correct name for this Consolidated pattern - it's sometimes called "Dance of the Nudes" due to listings in depression glass books under that name. Made in 1928, it's a wonderful pattern for the deco collector as well as glass lovers. This is the 3 1/2 inch tumbler in the rare white ceramic wash. I have 6 available, price is per tumbler. Perfect condition. I have other items in this pattern available - email for details or see my other listings.
Consolidated Glass Company made the Catalonian pattern in 1926. Made to look like glass found in Spain at the archaeological sites, Catalonian is characterized by interior bubbles and raised rings on the surface of the glass. This pair of candlesticks is in excellent condition with no damage. I have other items in this pattern available, email for details.
Taiko bashi (arched bridge) in very beautiful red! The condition of this Japanese wedding gown is very new. The measurements are: 51"w x 71"long
Please see my other Japanese wedding gowns.
The condition of this Japanese Wedding Gown is new.
The measurements are: 52" x 72L
Please see my other Uchikake gowns.
Large sterling bowl by Tiffany. The design has a generous curved scalloped rim that tapers and sits on a round platform. It is signed "TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS STERLING #23682" and is in excellent condition. Large scale and made of heavy gauge silver, it has a 9 3/8" diameter and is 4" high and weights 18 troy oz. Gorgeous and sleek Tiffany piece.....$25 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Sterling silver gravy ladle in Kirk's 1937 "Rose" pattern. Fully decorated with a repousse floral design in the great Baltimore silver tradition, this piece would look lovely mixed with similar patterns such as Kirk "Repousse", Stieff "Rose", Schofield "Baltimore Rose", etc. The reverse is marked with Kirk's mark from the period 1927-1961. Excellent condition; no monogram or removal. 7-1/8" long.
Sterling silver lemon fork in Gorham's 1951 "Rondo" pattern. The back is stamped with Gorham's hallmark and the pattern name.
Origin: America, 2nd half 20th century. Condition: mint, no monogram. Size: 4-7/16" long.
Beautiful Gorham arts & crafts period (c. 1905) sterling and enamel spoon, measuring 5" long. It has blue, purple, red, and yellow enamel in a lovely arts & crafts design with a gold washed finish. The condition is very good with a slight enamel outage at the very top of the spoon (see photo). The spoon is marked "GORHAM hallmarks STERLING #870 and an "S" monogram at the back. Beautiful little period gem.....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.