Art Nouveau inkwell. Made by Emile Langlois in Paris, ca 1920. Hemispheric clear glass bowl with garland acid-etched to sides and diaper cut to underside. Neck collar 950 silver as is hinged domed cover, which has guilloche enamel concentric rings in nuanced green-brown. Detachable clear glass liner. Maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 3 x D 2 3/4 in. #T714
A terrific first standard (950/1000 pure) silver tastevin by the acclaimed Dijon silversmith Marc Parrod. Though working in the very early 20th century, Parrod was fond of creating tastevins in fantasy styles of the 18th and early 19th centuries...
Hagenauer bronze matador figurine
Handmade in Austria
1930
6" tall
9" across
Signed on underside of base
Very good vintage condition
Sterling silver porringer. Made by Towle in Newburyport. Crimped bowl and solid handle with pierced oval. Beaded bowl and handle rims as well as beaded volute scrolls on handle. Jazzed-up tradition. Hallmark includes no. 105 and retailer’s name Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BP866
Being offered is an exceptional and rare pair of circa 1944 sterling silver votive candle holders by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico.
Entirely handcrafted flared bowls with silver wire & ball feet. Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches diameter by 2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition.
These are usually offered as salt cellars, and can be used as salt cellars, but Spratling’s original design was for votive candle use. Other pairs are available.
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1965 handmade sterling silver flower sculpture—an objet d’art—by Janna Thomas of Taxco, Mexico. Handcrafted sculpture in the three dimensional form of a group of flowers with intricate hand engraved detail on the leaves, petals and stems. Thomas designed for Tiffany & Company before moving to Mexico and opening up her own shop. Dimensions: 5 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep. Weight 7 ounces. Marked as illustrated in photo...
This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1940. It has date markings indicating this year. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches.The cup is 2 1/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The cup features a pedestal base and unique handle. The cup and saucer are signed by the artist E. Townsend. Luscious looking fruits are brilliantly hand painted on both pieces. The well of the saucer, interior of the cup and handle are gilded...
DESCRIPTION: A pair of beautiful 20th C. handcrafted canoe paddles, skillfully laminated from select high-grade exotic woods including curly maple, rosewood, walnut, satinwood and mahogany, each with geometric inlays. These paddles are so elegant you'll want to hang them in you lake or river home as décor, although they are perfectly suited for actual use. From the collection of Mr. Wayne Lockey of Grand Junction, Colorado. DIMENSIONS: 60” long each.
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
American Modern sterling silver tumbler. Sides comprise three concave rings with flared mouth rim. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Sterling / 549”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BY651
Very fine sterling silver trumpet vase with a ruby glass liner. The vase's body is intricately pierced in an acanthus leaf motif to show the rich red liner. The undulating flared rim lends a slight Art Nouveau feeling to the overall look. The base is marked for the Watson Co.
Origin: America, 1905-29. Condition: excellent, all original, no damage to glass; there are a couple of small dings to the underside of the flared lip (easier to feel with the fingertips than to see)...
This porcelain figurine was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl between 1948 and 1951. The base is impressed with the signature of the renowned artist, Dahl Jensen. It has a model number, 1628. The peacock measures 15 inches long and 7 1/2 inches high. The modeling is well done, with excellent detail. The figurine is hand painted in natural colors. His pose displays his regal splendor.
Condition: Excellent, first quality.
Being offered is a large handwrought silverplate circa 1968 pitcher made by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico. This handmade modernist pitcher featuring mother of pearl applied inset on stylized body and large curved handle. Dimensions are 9 1/4 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches across the handle. No monogram. Marked. In excellent condition. Incredible pitcher!
Being offered is a circa 1965 set of 6 sterling silver dinner knives by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought knives decorated with a pierced design similar to the 'Pynchon' pattern by Lunt; stainless steel blades. Dimensions: 9 inches long. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Extremely heavy, 2.5 ounces each.
This set of 8 porcelain tea cups, saucers and dessert plates was produced in Germany at the renowned Nymphenburg factory. They are dated from 1958 through 1978. Most of the pieces have the dates on the bottom. The plates measure 7 inches in diameter, the saucers are 5 inches in diameter and the cups are 2 inches high. The rims of each piece are crimped and scalloped. All are hand painted, with no two pieces exactly the same...
1960s Italian Baroque style printed Tapestry with brocade trim , Hollywood regency kind of decor piece. My grandparents imported this in the 60s for one of their design showrooms in SF. Good condition no damage we can find. Size 45 by 36"
Hand painted vase made by the Alexandra Porcelain Works, Ernest Wahliss in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, c. 1911-1912. This vase depicts a maiden walking with her ducks in a country setting on one side while the other side continues with the country scene. It is hand signed by the artist "....... der Classen" at the bottom of the main scene...
This Kantarelli Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for IIttala measures 5" high (13cm). On the underside is etched Tapio Wirkkala, IIttala. The icon of modern Finnish design. Mint condition.