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Alexandra And Antiques

"San Anton Palace Malta" Early 20th Cent. Garden and Fountain Watercolor Russian
Located in Soquel, CA
the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna, sister of Queen Alexandra, and over 600 members of the Russian
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1920s Impressionist Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Paper, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Vintage 1910's Henriette Favre Paris Couture Embroidered Net-Lace Fringed Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Drecoll from Vienna. Favre had established herself as a premiere designer by 1900. She dressed Alexandra
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1910s French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
surgeon to Queen Alexandra We also have imagery of the table in the yearly almanack of Arnold & Son
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Oak

Art Deco Portrait of a Lady - British 1920's art female portrait oil painting
By Leon Sprinck
Located in London, GB
Queen) Alexandra, who became a friendly admirer. His first royal sitter was her husband, Albert Edward
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1920s Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Oil

Russian Cutlery in a French Case, late 19th to early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
, and supplied, among others, Grand Duchess Alexandra Petrovna (1838-1900), great-granddaughter of Tsar
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Late 19th Century French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Silver

Portrait of Elaine Blunt - British 19th century art Pre-Raphaelite chalk drawing
By Edward Robert Hughes
Located in London, GB
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to mark the coronation in 1902. In later years Hughes served as the
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Chalk

Portrait of Mildred - British Victorian art Pre-Raphaelite seated young girl
By Edward Robert Hughes
Located in London, GB
Watercolour Society to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to mark the coronation in 1902. In later years
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19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Chalk

The Hill, Hampstead, Signed Early 20th Century British Watercolour
By Ernest Arthur Rowe
Located in London, GB
attended by many famous and titled people including Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary and Princess Alice. It is
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Watercolor

4 Antique Baroque Reticulated Sterling Silver 925 Souvenir Tea Spoons 75g 6"
By Towle Silversmiths, Alvin Corporation, Lunt Silver, Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
inventory a wide array of flatware patterns as Alexandra, American Directoire, American Victorian, Belle
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sterling Silver

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
designed in 1901 by Pierre Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

4 Antique Sterling Souvenir Spoons Gorham Lunt Mechanics Missouri Columbia
By Watson Silver, Lunt Silver, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
patterns as Alexandra, American Directoire, American Victorian, Belle Meade, Carillon, Charles II, Chased
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon
Located in London, GB
Palace in St. Petersburg, which was built by Alexander Brullov for Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (wife of
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she received
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Fluorite, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Silver, Yellow Gold, 1...

Nicholas I Period Russian Malachite Side Table with Gilt Bronze Base
Located in London, GB
, the wife of Tsar Nicholas I, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, commissioned an entire room in St
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1840s Russian Neoclassical Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Ormolu Desk Inkwell Centerpiece Elkington Silversmiths 19thC
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Queen Alexandra, King George V, Queen Mary and King George VI, as well as the Duke of Windsor (formerly
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Bronze, Ormolu

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Triple Loop Labyrinth Ring Box
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Alexandra Group includes information supplied to Alexandra Group by prior owners of such item(s). Such prior
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Early 20th Century Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

“Royal Haeger Ram Ibex”
Located in Southampton, NY
Macomb, Illinois. Alexandra Haeger Estes, great granddaughter of founder David Haeger, became president
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1850s Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Ceramic

"AMAZONS", circa 1937 by Isobel Françoise Rodmell (1899–1972)
Located in Blackwater, GB
. Solo exhibitions were held for the artist at the AIA Gallery, London in 1950 and the Hotel Alexandra
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Early 20th Century Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Canvas, Oil

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she
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1820s British Early Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

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Other

Set of six 19th Century studies or Turkish characters by Maltese artist Preziosi
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Count Amadeo Preziosi (Maltese, 1816 – 1882) A set of six pencil and watercolour studies or Turkish characters including street vendors, a Turkish soldier, 2 hookah smokers, fabric s...
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19th Century Academic Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

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By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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Early 2000s French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

English 19th century Folk Art portrait of a dog, terrier, hound landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Acquiring an early 19th-century English painting of a hound or terrier in a landscape circa 1850 is an opportunity to own a captivating piece of art that not only celebrates the arti...
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1850s Folk Art Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Canvas, Oil

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Grand Paris. The collar is made...
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1890s French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
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Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
By Chantal Thomass
Located in London, GB
▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...
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1990s French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of Malta & Constantinople (Istanbul)
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 15.25 INCHES X 23.25 INCHES** Anton Schoth Austrian, (1843-1905) Valetta, Malta & Constantinople Oil on canvas, pair, both ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Oil, Canvas

Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist Norah Nielson Gray. Painted circa 1923, the model for the painting was Rita McIlrai...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Oil

Circa 1900's Wedding dress in Irish crochet and tull on the top of a silk dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wedding dress in Irish crochet on the top of a silk dress. The silk dress has ruffles on the edge and it's longer than the crochet one. Asymmetrical opening. Waist band and boned S...
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Early 1900s European Antique Alexandra And Antiques

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Animal Skin

George Large, Feeding the swans, Cubist art
By George Large
Located in Harkstead, GB
***Please note the glass will be removed for shipping*** For local and London deliveries the glass can be retained if agreed prior to purchase. George Large, R.I. (born 1936) Fe...
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Late 20th Century Modern Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Red and gold brocade dress with flower pattern 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and gold brocade dress with flower pattern
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1920s French Antique Alexandra And Antiques

Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Organic Material

Italian 18th Century Portrait of a Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 18th Century portrait of a woman. Amazing details especially with the fabrics. Nicely framed and ready to hang in your home.
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Canvas, Wood

1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress from the 1920's. Pin tucked silk chiffon is inserted with cotton filet lace panels and attached to a lace skirt gathered from hip. Silk k...
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1910s American Antique Alexandra And Antiques

Church Interior, Malta, Watercolor by Edwin Landseer Grundy, C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A beautiful watercolor of a church interior. Trimmed corners Inscribed Malta on the page of the album it came from Fabulous quality. Lovely bright colours. Not faded at all....
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1860s English Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Paper

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French Art Deco 3.09 Carat Diamond Emerald Sapphire Platinum Tutti Frutti Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
necklace commissioned by Queen Alexandra and designed by Pierre Cartier in 1901. Tutti Frutti jewel designs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18...

Pair of Feltham Lawn Tennis Rackets, 'The Alexandra' in Original Box and Poster
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Alexandra Lawn Tennis Set. A rare pair of early lawn tennis rackets in good original condition
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1880s English Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Wood

3 Antique Rogers Lunt Bowlen RLB Sterling Silver Salad Forks Monticello 1908
By Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
wide array of flatware patterns as Alexandra, American Directoire, American Victorian, Belle Meade
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair English Sterling Silverplate Candlesticks Candelabra Elkington 1830
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, King George V, Queen Mary and King George VI, as well
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Ewer Jug by John Bridge, 1825
Located in London, GB
Princess Alexandra in 1863.  
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1820s English Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand John Bridge, 1825
Located in London, GB
Alexandra in 1863.             
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1820s English Antique Alexandra And Antiques

Antique Set Four 4 English Sterling Silverplated Candlesticks Elkington Co 1854
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Queen Alexandra, King George V, Queen Mary and King George VI, as well as the Duke of Windsor (formerly
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair English Sterling Silverplate Candlesticks Candelabra Elkington 1854
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, King George V, Queen Mary and King George VI, as well as the Duke of Windsor
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco 1925 Pair of Dress Clips in Platinum with 11.54 Ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she received
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Alexandra, TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales, HM the King of Portugal, HM the King of Spain, TM the King
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Brass

A Massive British Sailor's Woolie of HMS Ariadne
Located in Downingtown, PA
Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) in the Mediterranean eventually leaving the
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19th Century English Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Wool

Victorian Coral Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, as well as Nicholas I and II and Queen Alexandra of Russia, Carrington & Company has established true
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Coral, Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Oil on Board Painting "Circassian Beauty" by Benjamin Constant, circa 1870
By Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
Leo XIII, Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1901), Lord John Lumley-Savile, and Henri Blowitz
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Late 19th Century French Moorish Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Wood, Giltwood

A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
Royal yacht Osborne, taking the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
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19th Century British Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Wool

Art Deco portrait, Russian ballerina Alexandra Danilova in Stravinsky's Firebird
Located in Harkstead, GB
Eve Guthrie (exhibiting 1930s) Portrait of Alexandra Danilova in Stravinsky's Firebird Signed and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Paper, Watercolor

Lady Mountbatten, 1920's Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas Beautiful Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
members of the royal family, including Queen Mary, Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales (the future King
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Canvas, Oil

Lord of the Isles
By Margaret Collyer
Located in London, GB
entitled A Roman Empress, was hung at the Concert Hall at Alexandra Palace. John Singer Sargent, and Walter
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Oil, Canvas

Named British Naval General Service Medal, Alexandria, 1892 & Mini Archive
Located in Palm City, FL
. On July 11, 1882 HMS Alexandra, flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet, fired the opening shot of the
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19th Century British Antique Alexandra And Antiques

1912 Tsarevich Faberge Egg
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
for Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna as a tribute by Faberge to her son the Tsarevich Alexis (Alexei). The
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Alexandra And Antiques

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Gold Plate, Enamel

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Alexandra And Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of alexandra and antiques is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all alexandra and antiques available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of alexandra and antiques available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Alexandra and antiques made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many alexandra and antiques are appealing in their simplicity, but Elkington & Co., Cooper Brothers & Sons and Lunt Silver produced popular alexandra and antiques that are worth a look.

How Much are Alexandra And Antiques?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,009, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $56,826 highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
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    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
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    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.