An English Victorian claret jug in cut crystal mounted with a sterling silver handle and spout with hinged cover. Fully hallmarked on the silver neck for Birmingham, 1892, by Vale Brothers & Sermon. Size: 8.5" ht. x 5.5" x 4.5". Condition: No chips, cracks, dents, or repairs. Crystal is clear apart from some slight cloudiness on the very bottom of the jug (which might be removed with soaking).
The Louis Vuitton 'cube' is the rarest and most desirable in their line of trunks. Circa 1900-1920. Size: 26 inches wide x 25 inches deep x 25 inches high. This example is one of the earlier versions of the Louis Vuitton cube with a low production serial number (see photos) and with metal corner bands rather than leather. The interior retains both lift-out trays as well as the original manufacturer's label...
A vintage ceremonial Odd Fellows crown. Circa 1920s. Size: 8 in. x 7.5 in. x 4.5 in. ht. Sheet brass and red velvet. Adjustable size. Repairs to velvet and brass tips. A fun item - Make Yourself King For A Day.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800
item #1193131
(stock #39B14-9155)
An important table dinner bell by the renowned partnership of silversmiths Wakelin and Taylor, London, 1787. Turned ivory handle; the silver bell engraved with all-over decoration including motifs of foliate scrolls, birds, swags, and an armoured helm, together with a family crest. Size: 5 1/2 inches tall x 2 7/8 inches diameter. 8.16 troy ounces total weight. Condition: excellent, with a tight age crack to the ivory handle. Crisp hallmarks on inside of bell...
Antique Wedgwood dark blue Jasper ware dip jug, England, c.1900., with classical scenes in relief of Diana and other figures making offerings, and with festooned decoration round the rim. Size: 6.25" ht. x 6" diameter x 7.5" over handle/spout. Condition is very good, with no loss to relief decoration, or repairs, only with some staining to the bottom of the jug and with a manufacturer's firing crack at the top handle join. See photo details. Impressed "Wedgwood England" marks under base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Pre 1940
item #1423960
(stock #40J22-336)
A vintage molded pink glass figurine of a French bulldog by Westmoreland Glass, of Pennsylvania. Circa 1920s-1930s. Size: 2.75 in. ht. A frosted pink glass figure of a French bulldog with Rhinestone eyes and a brassed metal collar. Some chipping along edges, but still a very cute dog.
Decorative berry spoon in the Ivory pattern by Whiting, fashioned in sterling silver with an ornate gilded and chased bowl and with a carved ivory handle, which retains most of its original brown patination. This pattern, #2888, was designed by Charles Osborne and was patented in 1890. Incised owner's monogram on handle. Excellent original condition, with no damage, dents, breaks, or repairs. Size: 8 1/8 inches length. Charles Osborne worked for Tiffany & Co. prior to joining Whiting...
Aesthetic style coin silver octagonal bowl by William Forbes for the famous firm of Ball, Tomkins and Black, New York. Circa 1845. This bowl was probably originally part of a tea and coffee service. It weighs a substantial 12.92 troy ounces and measures 3.5 inches ht. x 5.75 inches diameter. It is beautifully engraved with chinoiserie decoration, using stylized Chinese pagodas and scrolling foliage. One panel is engraved with the family monogram 'MEW.' Excellent condition.
Worcester Barr, Flight & Barr period porcelain tea cup and saucer in Queen Charlotte or whorl pattern. Circa 1792-1803. Impressed on underside with letter "B" and with British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) labels of authenticity. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs; only some rubbing to gilding on rims.
World War I trench art brass artillery shell casing, embossed with figures of two Art Nouveau ladies in negligees. Circa 1914-1920. Size 27 inches length x 3 1/3 inches diameter. This shell was never fired and retains its original projectile point; it was originally re-fashioned as a lamp. It is meticulously embossed all over with flowers and adorned with the figures of two Art Nouveau style young women, scantily clad in negligees...