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L'Usine, The Factory.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century watercolour on paper of a factory in a landscape by English artist E Corvin
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Early 20th Century Cubist The Antique Factory

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Pencil, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Rare Print of The Factories in Guangzhou, China, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Factoreries a Canton'. This print (on india paper) depicts factories in
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1830s The Antique Factory

Materials

Paper

The Factory - Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1925
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
The factoryis an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz. The artwork is from the book Kobes by Heinrich Man, that was illustrated by Grosz with 10 lithographs and ...
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1920s Expressionist The Antique Factory

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Antique Print of Palm Trees and the Factory in Suratte in India, 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
various palm trees and the factory (logie) of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Suratte as seen in
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18th Century The Antique Factory

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Paper

Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
By The Claw
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
factory Condition: overall good condition the knob of the cover is reconnected with pewter but not
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian The Antique Factory

Materials

Brass

A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory Russian, c. 1830 Height 43cm
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Sitzendorf Dresden Porcelain Cherubs Converted Oil Lamp
By Sitzendorf
Located in Dayton, OH
with a help of his business partner Wilhelm Oertel. In 1884 the factory was bought by Alfred and
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Late 19th Century Victorian The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin Porcelain Pierced Edge Floral Painted Cabinet Pla
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
with floral designs made by the renowned Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin around 1890. The factory
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1890s German Art Nouveau The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Bookends by Judd Co. w/ Factory Label "The Student" ca. 1910
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These bookends were done by the great makers Judd Co. Amazingly the factory label underneath is
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1910s American Art Nouveau The Antique Factory

Materials

Iron

Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
By Ferniani Factory
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque The Antique Factory

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
By Ferniani Factory
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece white maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, circa 1700
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque The Antique Factory

Materials

Maiolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 with Mark of "The Axe"
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie The Antique Factory

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted at The Axe Holland Circa 1770
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
Porcelene Bijl "The Axe": Founded in Delft in 1657 the factory produced Delft pottery until 1803 Background
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1770s Dutch Rococo The Antique Factory

Materials

Delft

Antique Danish Raadvad 294 Industrial Farmhouse Wood & Iron Bread Slicer 14"
By Raadvad
Located in Dayton, OH
Raadvad. Designed by Ove Larsen in the 1930's and produced from the 1940s-1970s. "The Raadvaddam factory
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Early 20th Century Industrial The Antique Factory

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th C Derby Pottery Blue and White Factory Sample Pattern Plate
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare and unusual factory blue and white transfer pattern sample plate, for the Derby Pottery
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1850s English Early Victorian The Antique Factory

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Extra Large Copper Factory Clock By International Time Recording Co L
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Nottingham, GB
. This copper cased industrial clock was originally housed in a boot factory in Leicester, England and
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Early 20th Century British Industrial The Antique Factory

Materials

Metal

Dutch Delft Underglaze Blue & White Chinoiserie Dragonfly Plates, Claw Factory
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dutch Delft Underglaze Blue & White Chinoiserie Dragonfly Plates, De Klaauw Factory (The Claw
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Georgian The Antique Factory

Materials

Delft

Patterns of the Italian Renaissance - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
in Florence, and many decorations of pottery of the factory in Faenza. The name majolica comes from
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19th Century Modern The Antique Factory

Materials

Lithograph, Color

Large glazed earthenware cachepot, Faïencerie d'Onnaing, Onnaing, France, circa
Located in Paris, FR
cartouches. Griffin-shaped handles. The Onnaing earthenware factory was founded on February 2, 1821 by
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Late 19th Century French The Antique Factory

Materials

Earthenware

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, open lace lunch plate. Early 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, open lace lunch plate. Latin text. Decorated outside the factory
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Early 20th Century Danish The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Spaniel, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1920's
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
factory finish. Still a very cute model.
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1920s Austrian Other The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sevres Planters
Located in New York, NY
1739- early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years
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19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, open lace lunch plate in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica, open lace lunch plate. Latin text. Decorated outside the factory
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Early 20th Century Danish The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Planter in Samson Porcelain, circa 1880
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
settled in Paris as a painter on white porcelains bought from several factories, as Sèvres. Whereas the
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1880s European The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderfully Designed Shepherdess Made by Royal Dux Bohemia
By Royal Dux, Eduard Boehm
Located in Tilburg, NL
of Eduard Eichler. Factory no. 352. In excellent condition. The factory Royal Dux , porcelain
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Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderfully Designed Shepherdess Made by Royal Dux Bohemia
Wonderfully Designed Shepherdess Made by Royal Dux Bohemia
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H 23.62 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx and Sèvres Style Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
above columnar support painted with trophies. In late 1739 - early 1740 the Se`vres Porcelain Factory
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19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
, flanked by ram faces. In late 1739-early 1740 the Se`vres porcelain factory opened in the Royal Cha
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Sèvres porcelain factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, 16 years later in 1756 the factory
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the factory moved to
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sky Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
. In late 1739 - early 1740 the Sèvres porcelain factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

St. Clement French Majolica Pottery Basket Weave Oyster Plate
By Saint-Clément
Located in Philadelphia, PA
condiment well and the rim are molded as a chocolate brown roping. The faience factory of Saint-Clement
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement The Antique Factory

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Chargers Hand Painted 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
started by Cornelia Schoonhoven and Cornelis Cornelisz. van der Houve in 1661. The factory was successful
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Early 1800s Dutch The Antique Factory

Materials

Delft

3 Antique Victoria Austria Transferware China Renaissance Portrait Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
. These plates were made in the factory that was established in 1883 in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary) by a
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Early 20th Century Victorian The Antique Factory

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Pink Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Cha^teau of Vincennes
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19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
painting of cupid among flowers. In late 1739- early 1740 the Sèvres porcelain factory opened in the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

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Bronze

Stunning Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Rectangular Plaque
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
. Collot. In late 1739 – early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Château of
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, 16 years later in 1756 the factory moved to the village
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box and Cover
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Sèvres Style Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
boarder. Signed by the artist Miguel. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

R.Bordalo Pinheiro-Faience Factory of Caldas Da Rainha Jug with Lid Shaped, 19th
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in Lisboa, PT
RAFAEL BORDALO PINHEIRO - Faience Factory of Caldas da Rainha Jug with lid, shaped like a
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Organic Modern The Antique Factory

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Vase Seaweed -Wartime Production
By Emile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
attacked the hills above Nancy in the hearing of the Galle factory. Panicking the management closed down
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1910s French Art Nouveau The Antique Factory

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Art Glass

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaque Bonheur du Jour
Located in New York, NY
loaded secretary drawer with hidden button. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Onyx and Sèvres Style Pedestal
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
base. Signed by the artist "Quentin" In late 1739 - early 1740 the Sèvres Porcelain Factory
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Rare Pair of William Moorcroft Leaf and Berry Pattern Pottery Goblets, C1930
By William Moorcroft
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
background, circa 1930. Fully signed to the base W. Moorcroft, with the factory stamp 'Made In England
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Early 20th Century British The Antique Factory

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
with putti playing near water. In late 1739-early 1740 the Sèvres porcelain factory opened in the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
the Sèvres Porcelain factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the factory moved to the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Sèvres porcelain factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Signed "HB QUIMPER" Oval Pottery Platter in The Brodierre Pattern
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant display of vibrant colors, this platter from renowned French pottery factory HB Quimper
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Early 20th Century French The Antique Factory

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Monk Pitcher from Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Dallas, TX
Mouzin brothers bought the factory and ran it until the factory closed in 1938. It was nearly destroyed
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Late 19th Century French The Antique Factory

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Industrial Brushed Steel Factory Lockers By Hart & Hutchinson Co.
By The Hart & Hutchinson Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel "The Storite" lockers by Hart & Hutchinson Co., New Britain, Conn feature four separate top lockers at 9 inches height and two undivided bottom lockers with...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial The Antique Factory

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Soldier Pitcher by Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Dallas, TX
second half of the 19th century, the Mouzin brothers bought the factory and ran it until the factory
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Late 19th Century French The Antique Factory

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Ceramic, Majolica

KPM, Germany, Large Impressive, Openwork Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the form of branches. Painted outside the factory in 1910. Measuring: D 31,0 cm. Including the
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1910s German The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Dux Crackle Glaze Ceramic Sculpture, the Young Lady and the Fawn 1918-1925
By Royal Dux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
DUX, initially to produce utilitarian objects, the factory was bought by Eduard Eichler, a renowned
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1920s French Art Deco The Antique Factory

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
the Sèvres Porcelain Factory opened in the Royal Château of Vincennes, Sixteen years later in 1756 the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque The Antique Factory

Materials

Bronze

Cup & Saucer decorated with bluebells. Nantgarw C1815.
By Nantgarw China Works
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
factory was established in Nantgarw, Wales, in 1813 by William Billingsley, a talented porcelain painter
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1810s Welsh Neoclassical The Antique Factory

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Vases from Bayeux
By Bayeux
Located in Paris, FR
the other. Blue background covered with vine branches and gold scrolls. The Bayeux factory was
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1890s French The Antique Factory

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Vases from Bayeux
Pair of Porcelain Vases from Bayeux
H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Signed Georges de Feure Molded Pressed Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Feure. There are quite a few chips and scratches-- some from the factory and some from age and use
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Early 20th Century French The Antique Factory

Materials

Glass

Pair, Copeland & Garrett Ripon Family Armorial Porcelain Soup Bowls C. 1833-1847
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Atlanta, GA
, acquired the business in partnership with a Thomas Garrett until 1847. During this period the factory was
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Mid-19th Century English The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, a Set of Four Antique Dinner Plates with Reticulated Rim
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Second factory quality. Decorated outside the factory. Dimensions: D 25.5 x H 3.5 cm.
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Early 1900s Danish Victorian The Antique Factory

Materials

Porcelain

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The Antique Factory For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the antique factory for your home. A the antique factory — often made from ceramic, porcelain and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the antique factory, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A the antique factory, designed in the Neoclassical, Industrial or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made the antique factory has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bow Porcelain, The Queen's Factory and Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory are consistently popular.

How Much is a The Antique Factory?

Prices for a the antique factory can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $138 and can go as high as $91,795, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About The Antique Factory
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Fendi does own their own factories. The company began building their latest one in Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy, in 2020. In addition, the fashion house operates a factory in Capannuccia, another Tuscan town. You'll find a large collection of Fendi on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Factory carts were first used for moving trunks at railway stations. Eventually, factories began to utilize them for moving large furniture, which is how these rolling carts got their name. On 1stDibs, shop a range of factory carts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    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.