Catalog: Sold Items: Decorative Art (226)

A vintage English cut crystal dresser or powder jar on a pedestal foot with a sterling silver cover decorated with engine turning. There is a mirror affixed into the underside of the cover that can be used when applying powder or make-up. Birmingham assay, 1947, by F.H. Adams and Holman. Size: 3.5 inches diameter X 4.5 inches ht. Excellent condition with no chips to the glass...

Large English cutlery mahogany knife urn. Probably late Victorian. Cutlery urns became popular in the late 18th century as decorations to grace the dining-room sideboard, and their popularity continued throughout the Victorian era. In this example, the cover may be raised on a central support and held in place by a brass button catch. The fitted interior has slots arranged in concentric circles that hold a 48-piece flatware set (four-piece place settings for twelve)...

Edwardian era sterling silver teapot, London, 1910, by William Hutton and Sons. Half fluted body, with turned ebony vasiform finial and ebony harp shaped handle. Excellent original condition with no dents or damage. No monogram. Cover fits snugly. Size: 9 1/2 inches length X 4 1/2 inches depth X 6 1/4 inches ht. Weight including handle: 15.4 troy ounces/ 480 grams...

A rare English George III pear form fruitwood tea caddy. 18th century. Size: 8.75 inches height. x 4.5 inches diameter. Retaining wooden stem, original brass hinge, scalloped metal key escutcheon (lock not working) and remnants of foil lining. Condition is very good, with two drying age cracks in the lid which have been filled at some point in the past. Lovely patina. Original Georgian fruit-form tea caddies are scarce to find.

George III wine jug of classical urn form, decorated with bands of bright-cut foliate engraving. London, 1791, by John Robins. The jug is further adorned with an urn finial, bent wood handle, and with an engraved shield-shaped cartouche with family monogram. Size: 12 1/8" ht. x 6" length x 4 3/4" diameter. Excellent antique condition.

A Royal Crown Derby, English porcelain teapot in the popular #2451 Japan pattern. Size: 5 inches Ht. x 9.5 inches lg. Mid 20th century. Excellent condition. An array of coffee cups and saucers also available separately between $30-45 each.

An English figural centerpiece epergne with intertwined palm trees and antlered stag, unmarked but possibly by Elkington & Co. Circa 1865. There are three candelabra arms and a fourth central light that converts to hold a glass, trumpet shaped flower vase. Wonderful detailing and in very good overall condition, but with minor solder repairs to several of the fronds, some bent, and with a couple of frond tips missing...

Antique English cut glass claret jug with sterling silver mounts by John Figg, London, 1872-1873. The glass body is decorated with a cut star design. There is a chip to the glass foot ring, which is covered by a sterling silver mount, hallmarked by E.H. Stockwell, London 1872. Otherwise condition is excellent. Matching hallmarks to cover, handle and silver neck ring. Size: 9.5" high x 5.5" across handle/spout x 5" diameter.

An English sterling silver small-size oval tea caddy, London, 1919. Size: 2 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/8 inches ht. No monogram. A few minor bruises.

A large sterling silver goblet with half ribbed cup, Sheffield, 1898, by Cleft Alexander Mawer Clark of the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Company, Sheffield, England. Size: 10.245 inches ht. Weight: 19.7 Troy ounces (including iron bar). There is a slight push-in on the base of the pedestal which produces a slight wobble. No monogram.

A large presentation goblet by John Edward Terry, London, 1840, with blown out repousse decoration of morning glories and foliage. Size: 10 in ht. x 5.25 in. diameter. 18.8 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. With original engraved family armorial and later presentation inscription: To L.D. Salisbury, Esq., For the Best General Score, Gala 15th Sept. 1840.

Victorian double partners' sterling silver inkstand, London, by Barnard Brothers. 1901. A rectangular inkstand adorned with a gadrooned border and supported on four ball and claw feet; with two opposing pen trays, two cut crystal inkwells with sterling silver covers and a central oval stamp box engraved with the initials of the original owner. Excellent condition, with a few tiny flakes to the glass of the inkwells, no cracks, or repairs...

Figural cow creamer, 800 silver, German, late 19th century. This heavy silver creamer is fashioned in the form of a cow with horns and with a curled tail that serves as the handle. A hinged cover adorned with a fly on the cow's back is used to fill the creamer, and the cream is poured from the cow's mouth. Size: 3 3/4 inches ht. x 5 3/8 inches length x 2 inches depth. 4.76 troy ounces. Condition: one of the cow's legs is bent, but the creamer rests firmly on a table without any wobble...

A rare French porcelain figural inkstand in the form of a grazing cow, 19th century. This inkstand has a removable inkwell and sander and is modeled in the form of a grazing cow, complete with horns and bell, decorated in polychrome enamels, with overglaze gilt accents. It bears a blue pseudo Sevres mark on the underside. Continental, probably of French origin. Professional restoration to horns; also, there is a tiny manufacturing line on the edge of the base (see photo detail)...

A contemporary match safe fashioned in the shape of a hound's head in sterling silver, London, by silversmith David A. Bowles, 2004. This match safe or vesta case is a contemporary copy of a Victorian original. It is very detailed and of heavy weight. The dog's collar hinges open to reveal the matches inside, and there is a striker under the chin. Fully hallmarked for London, 2004. Size: 2 inches length x 1.25 inches depth x 1 inch ht. Excellent original condition, with no damage.

Frederick Carder designed Steuben art vase in a gold aurene iridescent finish with ruffled rim on a twisted pedestal stem. Circa 1905. An early example with a low production number '182'. Signed and numbered under base. Size: 8 3/4" high x 5 1/8" diameter. Excellent condition.

Coin silver table spoon by Frederick Marquand in the fiddle and thread pattern. Circa 1820s. Frederick Marquand worked in Savannah, Georgia and in New York City. From 1820-1826 he worked in Savannah and then relocated to NYC . It is likely that this spoon was manufactured during his time in Savannah. Size: 8 3/4 inches length. 2.85 troy ounces. Engraved on handle with script initial 'F.' Excellent condition with no dings or wear to the bowl. Hallmarks are crisp and legible.

Faiencerie de Gien French pottery jug executed in a turquoise glaze, hand pained with floral, bird and insect motifs. Circa: 1875. Size: 8.25" height x 6" diameter. Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration. Gien printed tower mark under base.