Snail Basket
Tapio Wirkkala's Snail bowl in silver
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great little solid silver handworked "snail" bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl in dark blue.
Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Majolica Jardiniere with Cicada and Snails, circa 1950
By Jacques Sicard
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual large Majolica jardiniere with cicada and snails on the border signed Sicard, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Superb Royal Copenhagen Gilded Snail Craquelure Glaze Ornamental Dish #2520
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen grey crackle glaze dish with a detailed central motif of a gilded snail and leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Caracol Keepsake Box in Matte Silver & White Marble by Elan Atelier (L) IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
box with hand carved base in white marble, and matte silver bronze top with two snails. An elegant
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 3.9 in W 7.1 in D 7.1 in
Stoneware Leaf by Tyra Lundgren. Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, 1930s.
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Malmö, SE
of glass production. Her motifs at this point were birds, fish, snail-shaped designs and leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 2.37 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Collection of Fourteen 19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher or Escargot Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
cooking snails (escargots).
Because of the manual craftsmanship they are all different in diameter
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Brass
Aina Contemporary Jurassic Fossil Marble Deneb Plate, Living Collection
Located in ES
called Nerinea appeared. Nerinea is an extinct genus of fossil sea snails which inhabited the Earth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Marble
H 0.79 in W 12.6 in D 28.35 in
Aina Contemporary Jurassic Fossil Marble Ovalis Plate, Living Collection
Located in ES
called Nerinea appeared. Nerinea is an extinct genus of fossil sea snails which inhabited the Earth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Marble
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Renaissance Style Pewter Candle Holders From Towie Barclay Castle
Located in London, Park Royal
adorned with intricate scrollwork, baskets of flowers, and snail motifs. The triform base, supported by
Category
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
H 26.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
wedding basket and opens to three newer shelves made of pine. The bottom opens to one shelf and has an
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Botanical Still Life with Insects, Continental, Early 19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
effusively and confidently painted
The Still Life painting of an overflowing basket of flowers on a slate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Pair of Polish/German Stoneware Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
matching pair but similarly themed, with the little girl holding a basket of kittens with one kitten
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Polish High Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
Saarinen's iconic design never goes out of style and works beautifully with almost any dining chairs. This wonderful vintage example from 1967 features a heavy base of cast iron supp...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
French Majolica Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with Oranges, Joseph Saissi, Menton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque formed as hanging oranges molded in high relief with leaves and blossoms, circa 1880, the reverse with impressed mark for...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Delphin Massier Majolica Thistle Jardinière
By Delphin Massier
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier Majolica jardinière which features flowering thistles. Coloration: cream, pink, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Delphin Massier pottery.
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Majolica
Minton Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Neoclassical Imari, Regency, ca 1810
By Minton
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and rare milk jug or creamer made by Minton in about 1810. The jug has a very beautiful neoclassical Imari pattern with the number 202.
Minton was one of the p...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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H 4.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Raffaellesco Grotteschi Majolica Wall Charger
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning large antique Italian Raffaellesco majolica wall charger / centerpiece, showcasing exceptionally executed handmade and painted design, dating to the 19th century or earlie...
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Paint
Ceramic Paper Bag Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tapio Wirkkalas playful ceramic paper bag vase in Kraft brown color. Original 1970s edition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finnish Modernist Kanttarelli Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iittala Kanttarelli vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Vase measures 5" by 4.5" and is signed on the bottom Tapio Wirkkala, Iitala. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Japanese Fine Gilt Double Bouquet Lotus Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stems form an attractive double bouquet. Made for a shrine altar, these flower blossoms ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Shaped Bode Willumsen Royal Copenhagen 1965 Sung Glazed Stoneware Dish #20162
By Bode Willumsen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tactile triangular stoneware dish signed Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1965.
A superbly glazed dish epitomising Danish style
Signed and Numbered
Measures: Width 6....
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ice Glass Bowl "Lunaria" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1972
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage "Lunaria" bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1972. Marked with incised signature 'TAPIO WIRKKALA 3449' on the rim. Iittala model number 3449. An auth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Lalique, "Deauville" Vase, France, 1950
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Deauville vase created by René Lalique with decorations of oxidised vines. Signed Lalique.
In very good condition. Slight traces of use. Has been recut by a glass master...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Royal Copenhagen Terracotta and Gilt Craquelure Cupid Figural Lidded Pot #2936
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen terracotta crackle glaze pot with grey crackle glaze lid adorned with figural Cupid.
Decorated with gilt banding.
Signed and numbered 2936
Circa 1954
Height 3.5 inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese White Peacock and Floral Design Urn-Shaped Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese white porcelain vases with urn-shaped forms decorated in large scale dark blue leaves outlined in gold, amid green, yellow and pink foliage and flora topped with blue...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
XL Birch Plywood Tray by Saarinen, Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
XL birch plywood tray or platter by Saarinen & Schauman Wisa
Made in Finland, second half of the 20th century
Marked accordingly.
Category
20th Century Finnish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculpture, Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special piece of history, this very early and raw prototype of the well known Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paperweights, is a holy grail for any Wirkkala collector. In this particula...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Minton Majolica Oyster Plates Pair
By Minton
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of late 19th Century English Minton Majolica oyster plates with six oyster wells and a large well for crackers surrounding a center well for sauce. Luminous cream and pink gla...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Delft and Faience
Materials
Majolica
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English Majolica Large Clam Shell Bowl, circa 1885
Located in Quechee, VT
a rose pink interior and it sits on three brown sea-snail feet. There are no markings, which places
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maiolica, Majolica
Contemporary Rosewood Tray with Sterling Silver Snail
Located in Toronto, ON
An asymmetric rosewood platter with a 925 sterling silver snail by a master Jeweller. Made in Porto.
Category
2010s Portuguese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Vintage Daum Pate De Verre Crystal Fig Leaf Dish with Snail
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Daum multi color glass pate de verre with two snails upon a leaf.
Category
20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Rörstrand / Rorstrand, Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Large Bowl / Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Rörstrand / Rorstrand, Gunnar Nylund ceramic large bowl / sculpture in the form of a snail
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Pâte-de-Verre Covered Bowl by Walter
By Amalric Walter
Located in New York, NY
Amalric Walter, featuring a decoration of leaves and berries, topped with a snail finial. Pictured in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Pair of Japanese Bronze Basket Weave Vases, 19th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
This rare and unusual pair of Meiji era (1868-1911) basket weave bronze vases is decorated with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Winter Park, FL
Normandy "Napoleon Bonnet" shape and a wedding basket carving. Snail feet in front and straight in back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Buffets
Stunning Antique French Oak Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
, basket, vines, heart. Well- shaped apron. Graceful brass escutcheons and decorative snail feet add
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Style Low Bergères in Gilt Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
basket with the arms. Oval-shaped seat standing on four legs ended with a snail. Decor of flowers
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
A Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original glass has ormolu trim. Above is a drawer with a brass design of birds and a basket of fruit. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
wedding basket and opens to three newer shelves made of pine. The bottom opens to one shelf and has an
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Good Quality French 1980s Frosted Art Glass Bowl with Snail Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality French 1980s frosted art glass bowl with snail motifs; the thickly-modeled
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Leaf Bowl with Snails Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Home, 1970
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Gilt bowl with snail supports designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior, made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
H 4.93 in W 12.6 in D 9.26 in
Early 20th Century Empty Pocket Snail Red Marble Base
Located in Marseille, FR
Empty pocket representing snail in shelter by Théodore Hingre red marble base. Note that 2 antennas
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Spelter
Vintage Pate De Verre Vide Poche with Snail, Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful crystal sculpture / bowl made by the French maker Daum Nancy. Made of multicolored pasta glass, satin finish.
The figurine is in very good condition. Signed on the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Large Shell With Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Centerpiece large natural shell with marmol or alabaster base,
Sea snail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Collection of Thirteen 19th Century Copper Egg Poacher Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
.
I'm told they where used for egg-poaching or maybe for cooking snails (escagots).
Either way this is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Copper
Collection of Fifteen 19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher or Escargot Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
with hand cast brass handles.
I'm told they where used for egg-poaching or maybe for cooking snails
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.55 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Wall Kitchen Collection of Eight 19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
cooking snails (escagots).
Either way this is a pretty decorative and impressive collection for a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 2.37 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Snail Pink Rattan Magazine Rack, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan Snail pink rattan magazine rack, newspaper holder or also plant holder or basket.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Classic Antique French Provincial Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large very well carved and authentic French Armoire. A fine bonnet over a flower basket crest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Winter Park, FL
details including acanthus leaves, birds, grapevines, oak leaves, flowers and baskets. Crown has curved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Japanese Meiji Iron Basket-Form Vase
Located in New York, NY
This small Japanese Meiji period iron vase is in the form of a basket with one handle and a snail
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Iron
Pairpoint Aesthetic Silverplate Basket Original Hand-Painted Glass
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a museum quality circa 1880 silverplate bride's basket by Pairpoint Manufacturing
Category
Antique 19th Century American Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Studio Greytak 'Bling Bowl 2' Brazilian Agate Bowl, Crystals, Shells & Amethyst
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
New Guinea and Indonesia lives a gigantic species of sea snail that inhabits an equally gigantic shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
H 7.25 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Provencal Louis XV Style Petrin or Dough Box
Located in Charleston, SC
carving of a flower basket on the box facade, flowers and leaves branches on the apron below and foliage
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
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