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Fine Georgian Cut Glass Crystal Decanter Lozenge Stopper, Irish circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and beautiful Irish cut-glass or crystal decanter with a lozenge stopper, dating to the Georgian period, Circa 1800.
The decanter has a "Prussian" body shape, with ...
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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Glass Finger Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautifully preserved ring was cast from light green transparent glass. Its large size and shape are typical of Hellenistic finger rings, and its now ...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986
By Saint Louis
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine French vintage limited edition Saint Louis red and white Lilies of the Valley on turquoise ground. The glass paperweight has facet cup windows to the ...
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1980s French Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Georgian Irish Cordial Wine Drinking Glass thick Cotton Twist Stem, Ca 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb hand-blown example of an Irish made, mid-Georgian, cordial wine drinking glass with a thick double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765 to 1770.
These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour, with slight age related wear as expected with over 200 years of use.
The glass has the usual striations, inclusions and tiny bubbles you would expect to see in 18th Century glass, which gives these glasses their unique charm.
This glass has a bucket bowl which sits on a tall, unusually thick, double series opaque or cotton twist...
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Mid-18th Century Irish George III Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
A Pair of Early 20th Century Amethyst Purple Glass Water Carafes
Located in London, GB
A pair of late nineteenth century - early twentieth century amethyst purple glass water carafes with slender necks.
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Early 20th Century English Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Loetz Streifen Und Flecken Brass Mounted Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stunning Bohemian Secessionist brass mounted glass vase with 'Streifen und Flecken' decoration by Loetz and dating from around 1900. The thickly made green glass vase has a dimpled b...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Brass
Palme König Green Trailed Thread Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase applied with green trailed thread patterning attributed to Palme König and dating from the early 20th century....
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine and decorative gilt-bronze and cut-glass decanter set by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat.
The set consisting of four decanters and sixteen glasses each finely fa...
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19th Century French Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Sixty Piece Blue Cut To Clear Crystal Stemware
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising 10 water glasses, 7 wine rinsers 5.5 dia, 6 champagne, 12 small liqueurs, 11 bigger liqueurs, 14 assorted wines. Blue cut to clear with cr...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Victorian Cut-Glass Liqueur Set, Probably by John James Keith, circa 1860
By John James Keith
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large Victorian silver and cut-glass liqueur set, probably by John James Keith.
London, 1860.
The base boldly cast and pierced with bacchanal...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Silver
George III Firing Drinking Glass Hand Blown Facet Stem Engraved Bowl, circa 1785
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine English, hand blown drinking glass, made from lead glass in the 18th century, circa 1785.
Short, heavy, thick stemmed glasses...
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18th Century English George III Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’.
The lamp is of ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Regency Cut Glass Lidded Pedestal Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique cut glass jar and matching cover dating from around 1825. The jar stands on a thick square star cut based foot with a narrow slice cut stem and round bulbous body...
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1820s English Regency Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Cut Glass
Art Deco Glass Vase by George Davidson in Amber Cloud Glass, Circa 1930s
By George Davidson
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful small glass Vase made by George Davidson and Co. of Gateshead England in the Art Deco period, Circa 1930s. These vases were made in various colours and this is th...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ornate Cut Glass & Ormolu Centrepiece Dish 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage cut glass and ormolu dish that would make a stunning centrepiece, late 20th Century in date.
The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this ...
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1990s English Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Ormolu
Regency Cut Glass Butter Dish and Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique cut glass lidded butter dish on matching stand dating from around 1825. The butter dish is of wide rounded shape and has a narrow round cut foot which sits within...
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1820s English Regency Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
John Walsh Walsh English Art Deco Iridescent Sunbeam Pedestal Glass Bowl
By John Walsh Walsh
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco John Walsh Walsh iridescent Sunbeam uranium yellow art glass pedestal bowl dating from circa 1929. The open rounded pedestal bowl has ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Per Lütken Holmegaard Danish Atomic Spaceship Blue Glass Ashtray
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century Danish blue glass ashtray stylized as a spaceship designed by renowned glass maker Per Lütken (Danish, 1916-1998) for the Holm...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
James Powell Art Nouveau Green Glass Bud Shaped Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts bud shaped art glass vase attributed to renowned glass maker Harry James Powell (British, 1853 - 1922) and dating from around 1900. The vase hand...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Amethyst Purple Glass Goblet Punch Bowl, Large circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique amethyst glass goblet shaped bowl, possibly a punch pot standing raised on a rounded foot with a folded rim on ...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Caithness Glass Paperweight Elixir No. 189/500, Scotland Circa 1980s
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century.
This is a very attractiv...
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20th Century Scottish Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
J & L Lobmeyr Viennese Enamelled Persian-Style Glass Vase
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Austrian Viennese clear crystal glass vase delicately decorated with Persian style floral designs in jeweled enameling by J & L Lobmeyr and dating from around 1880. The small ...
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Monart Scottish Art Deco Turquoise And Gold Aventurine Art Glass Bowl
By Monart
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality Scottish Art Deco glass bowl with bright turquoise and gold aventurine swirl patterning by Monart. The rounded art glass bowl has a re...
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1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Pink Opaline Glass Vase
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted pink opaline glass vase dating from around 1850. The pedestal vase is of cyli...
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Metal
Amberina Orange and Red Art Glass Mallet Shaped Vase 20 Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, stylish and unusual mallet shaped art glass vase in amberina orange and red glass the body of rounded gourd shape with ribs running up the body from the base and with a ...
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20th Century Italian Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Retro Glass Tumblers or Drinking Glasses, circa 1950s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good set of six Retro or Vintage glass tumblers or drinking glasses, with a red, white and blue geometric pattern, dating to the mid century modern period, circa 1950s
...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Extensive Silver-Plate Table Service by English Firm Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Extensive silver plate table service by English firm Elkington
English, circa 1850
Size: Chest height 48cm, width 87cm, depth 59cm
Mirrored base: Height 5.5cm, width 90cm, depth 37cm
Small desert...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Silver Plate
Mid-18th Century Wine Glass Hand Blown Cotton Twist Stem, English C 1765
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good hand blown, English, mid-Georgian, Cordial drinking glass with a double series opaque twist (DSOT) stem, dating from the middle of the 18th century, circa 1765.
These...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Glass Perfume Bottle with Mary Gregory White Enameled Boy, circa 1900
By Mary Gregory
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful clear glass perfume or scent bottle with "Mary Gregory" white enameled decoration of a boy playing. We date this piece to circa 1900 and probably made in Bohemia,...
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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Georgian Wine Drinking Glass Hand Blown Thistle Bowl Cotton Twist Stem, Ca 1755
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb hand-blown example of an English, mid-Georgian, wine or cordial drinking glass with a rare thistle bowl, thick double series opaque twist...
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Mid-18th Century Irish George III Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Georgian PAIR of Cut Glass Crystal Decanters Mushroom Stoppers, Irish Circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and beautiful matching Georgian period PAIR of Irish cut-glass or crystal decanters, dating to the Regency period, Circa 1815.
Both decanters have a "Prussian" body s...
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Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Murano Italian Midcentury Art Glass Bowl with Red and Green Trailed Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very striking and stylish Italian Murano art glass basket shaped bowl with red and green trailing dating from the mid-20th century. The bowl is heavily m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of 19th Century Bristol Green Glass Decanters
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid nineteenth century emarald green cut glass decanters, with fluted necks, retaining their original oval stoppers.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Vintage Schott Zweisel Overlay Glass Vase 20th Century
By Schott Zwiesel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stunning vintage German Schott Zweisel overlay glass vase with angled side cut opening with clear cased brown over white glass lining. T...
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20th Century German Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of SIX Edwardian Glass Tumblers Engraved Drinking Glasses, circa 1905
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good set of six crystal glass, engraved tumblers or drinking glasses, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905
Each glass tumbler has...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Alessandro Mandruzzato Italian Murano Sommerso Facet Edge Art Glass Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and unusual striking Italian Murano sommerso art glass vase with facet cut edges by Alessandro Mandruzzato dating from around 1960/70. This exceptional and heavily made squar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Blown Glass
Bohemian Ruby Cut-Glass and Enameled Antique Decanter
Located in London, GB
The decanter with octagonal ring knoped neck and faceted body and surmounted with a conical stopper, the ruby colored glass decorated throughout with painted flower bouquets and gilt...
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Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Kralik/Loetz White Opalescent Textured Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality Art Nouveau Austrian or Bohemian opalescent art glass egg shaped vase with shaped and pinched flower shaped opening attributed to Kralik or possibly Loetz and dat...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Blown Glass
Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow satin corroso design vase of simple rounded globular shape signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown va...
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20th Century European Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set six mid-century silver & gilt Champagne flutes
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Set stylish mid-century Champagne flutes with tapering cone-shaped stems and circular bases decorated in a mottled pattern and gilded. The hand-hammered bowls also have gilded interiors to create a most attractive and elegant appearance. This is a typical design from Stuart Devlin.
At Langfords, we stock a large selection of antique and contemporary silverware from some of the most collectable silversmiths, including Stuart Devlin, Paul Storr, George Adams, Omar Ramsden and De Vecchi.
Who is Stuart Devlin?
In the 1960s, with old silversmithing techniques dying out, Devlin cut the chains of tradition and developed new techniques and experimented with old ones, to create radically different designs. His unique approach incorporated intricate silver-gilt decoration to produce a wide variety of tactile surfaces and filigree forms instead of just plain silver.
Gilded filigree is an important design motif of his large centrepieces and candelabra, while silver-gilt features in Champagne flutes, goblets and beakers. His distinctive Easter egg and Christmas box curios, now collectors' items, are instantly recognisable as his.
Among his most popular commissions, Devlin designed coins for 36 countries throughout the world, including the UK, and precious medals and coins for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$10,502 / set
Tall Glass Sommerso Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glass, Sweden Circa 1960
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a mid-century Swedish Scandinavian Mid Century Modern, tall Art glass Sommerso Vase, attributed to the designer Vicke Lindstrand, for the maker Kosta Glass of Sweden, dating to circa 1960.
Vicke Lindstrand is considered by many to be one of the most legendary and pioneering of all Swedish Glass designers...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Almaric Walter Pâtes de Verre Art Glass Figure of Pan Playing his Pipes
By Almeric Walter
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and fine French pâtes de verre cast glass figure of Pan attributed to Victor Almaric Walter and believed to have been made in Nancy circa 1920. Th...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Georgian Blue Glass Finger Bowls- a Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Great Color!
Set of six late Georgian blue glass finger bowls,
circa 1830-1830,
A set of blue lead glass finger bowls from the Regency period...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
$1,250 / set
Antonio Salviati Pair Venetian Revival Art Glass Dessert Bowls and Stands
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Murano Venetian revival art glass dessert dishes and stands by Antonio Salviati and dating from around 1900. The dishes stand on ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Revival Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Blown Glass
Josef Lenhardt Steinschonau Schwarzlot Glass Bowl, 19th-20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Bohemian schwarzlot (two tones of black) painted clear glass bowl depicting a hound chasing a stag through a tree lined landscape. Produced by Josef Lenhardt...
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Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
A Late 19th Century Red Cut Glass Decanter with Original Stopper
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century red cut glass decanter, of faceted form, engraved throughout with vines and grapes throughout and retaining the original faceted and engraved stopper.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Barry Friedman: The Eclectic Eye, Set of 4 Christie's Sale Catalogues (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
These 4 sale catalogues were produced for the sale of the many items that Barry Friedman the world renowned 20th century dealer/collector decided to sel...
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20th Century Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Paper
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket by Baccarat
French, 19th Century
Height 15cm, width 14.5cm, depth 11cm
This exquisite box is by the renowned French maker Baccarat. Since 1764,...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses
Located in London, GB
Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses
Continental, 20th Century
Glass: Height 12cm, diameter 11cm
Tallest decanter: Height 34cm, diameter 15cm
This s...
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20th Century European Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Thomas Webb Enamelled Lizard Glass Vase Jules Barbe, circa 1888
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stunning antique Thomas Webb & Sons cranberry glass vase with ribbed design applied in relief with a lizard with painted enamel and gilded detail and set against an enameled floral and grass design by Jules Barbe...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
$1,151 Sale Price
65% Off
A Forty-Three Piece Table Service by La Cristallerie de Saint Louis
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Crystal and Gilt Forty-Three Piece Table Service by La Cristallerie de Saint Louis. This fine and luxurious service is in the famous ‘Thistle’ pattern developed by La Cristal...
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Early 20th Century French Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Crystal
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Glass Footed Bowl, Inari Pattern
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala glass footed bowl,
Inari,
Model number 3543.
Impressive cut and blown-molded footed bowl cast in clear glass by Finnish artist and designer, Tapio Wirkkala. Mode...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Pair of Rococo Style Cut Glass and Silver Jugs by Charles Hack
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style cut glass and silver jugs by Charles Hack
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 28cm, width 16cm, depth 11cm
Craf...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Silver
Set of 12 Armorial Straight Facet-Cut 24 Panel Gilt Decorated Crystal Glasses
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Twelve Armorial, Straight Sided, Gilt Decorated, Face-Cut, 24 Panel Crystal Glasses. These glasses are the standard choice for serving whiskey and old fashioned drinks. They a...
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Early 20th Century English Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Crystal, Gold
Four-Piece Luxury Drinking Set with Blue Glass Overlay
Located in London, GB
This antique luxury drinking set dates from the late 19th Century and consists of four pieces: a decanter with a stopper, a bon-bon jar with a cover and...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Victorian Pair of Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters Circa 1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of antique Victorian hobnail cut crystal decanters circa 1880 in date.
The wonderful hobnail diamond cut square decanters with rounded edges and the original faceted b...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Glass
Ancient Roman Turquoise Glass Cup
Located in London, GB
Turquoise glass cup
Roman Empire, circa 3rd-4th century A.D.
With old label reading ‘’965’’.
“Pliny relates that the art of glass-making [.] was actua...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Antiques Associations Members Glass
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Glass
Vintage Asprey & Co Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage sterling silver mounted diamond pattern crystal square Brierley decanter and stopper with silver collar and halllmarks for London 1979 with the makers mark of the world renowned retailer Asprey and Co.
The tapering rectangular shaped diamond pattern crystal decanter features a sterling silver mounted ris with a faceted cylindrical glass stopper;
Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.
Condition:
In excellent condition, with no dings dents or chips, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 27 cm x Width 9 cm x Depth 9 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 3 inches
Asprey was established in England in 1781 and founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847 the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today.
From its central London location Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. The main competitors at the time were H.J. Cave & Sons. Asprey was recognised for its expertise when it won a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition of 1862 but lost out to its rivals, H.J. Cave & Sons in 1867.
The company consolidated its position through acquisitions. In 1859 Asprey absorbed Edwards, an award winning maker of dressing cases and holder of a Royal Warrant. The company also purchased the Alfred Club at 22 Albemarle Street, which backed on to the New Bond Street store and meant that Asprey now had entrances on two of London's most fashionable streets.
In 1862, Asprey was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. The Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII, granted another Royal Warrant. In 1953, for the coronation of Elizabeth II, Asprey paid homage with the Asprey Coronation Year Gold Collection, which featured a dessert, coffee and liqueur service in 18-carat gold and weighed almost 27 pounds. In April 1953, it went on show in the New Bond Street store and subsequently toured the United States.
As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including Ernest Betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet John Betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day.
In the twenties, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. Pierpont Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet. Asprey cigarette cases became collectable amongst young sophisticates who delighted in its other modern products, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners.
Asprey Jewellery...
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Late 20th Century British Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Cut Glass and Silver Sherry Decanter by Roberts & Belk
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Cut glass and silver sherry decanter by Roberts & Belk
English, 1981
Measures: Height 25cm, diameter 13cm
This fine decanter features a traditiona...
Category
1980s English Vintage Antiques Associations Members Glass
Materials
Silver
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