Antique Bears

The interior of each cover of the box bears the retailer's mark 'To his Majesty the King Edward, Diamond Merchants, 92 Buchanan Street, Glasgow', all below the Royal coat of arms.

Particularly interesting are the surviving traces of historic painted decoration. One side bears a faint depiction of a skull and crossbones, while the opposite side displays an anvi...

This particular Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, a hand gesture that symbolizes the moment of enlightenment when the Buddha called upon the earth to bear witness to his ...

The traces of gilding and the worn polychromy bear witness to the antiquity of the work and its devotional use.

Executed in oil on canvas, the work bears a signature reading "A Nobillet" in the lower right corner.

As expected, the underside bears the maker’s mark, together with the impressed numbers 1225, 166 and 25.

The lower portion of the frame bears the cast foliated vertical brackets and hallmarked screw fitments; these support the opening mechanism for the three covers.

Originally conceived as a pivoting cheval-style mirror (psyche) atop a commode or dressing chest, the frame still proudly bears its original recessed brass pivot plates with threaded...

It is unsigned but interestingly, bears Corot's signature in pencil on the back. On the verso is also a dat - 1850- and information about the site depicted in French, which I have un...

Distinctive coral-orange enamel outlines the spreading foot, the circular neck, and the perforations of the lid, while stylised orange tendrils, dots, and feathering highlight the co...

The interior of the neck is finished in the same clean, unglazed stoneware. The undersides bear the impressed shape number 3179 without a printed factory backstamp.

Decorated in cobalt blue underglaze atop a cool while field, the outer border is loosely brushed & stamped to resemble woven flower baskets with foliage, while the center bears the F...

Long, elegantly curved leaves of gold and silver bear sparkling diamonds and glowing green emeralds.

The warm, irregular surface bears traces of prolonged use, with variations in tone, marks and wear preserved as part of its history.

The painted decoration bears the signature “M. Gaillou”, and the underside features a “Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres” mark.

The cover of the box is embellished with a veneered walnut panel incorporating a shield shaped vacant brass cartouche to the centre. The rim of the box bears the inset retailer's ma...

The firm's work is admired for its combination of traditional English design, accomplished craftsmanship, and enduring quality. The coffee pot bears English sterling silver hallmark...

A narrow molded band encircles the shoulder, adding definition to the otherwise restrained design. The front bears an elegantly engraved, intertwined three-letter monogram, "FRB," e...

A striking pair of large and weighty antique American Victorian cast iron garden urns on tall architectural pedestals, manufactured by the Co-Operative Foundry of Rochester, New York...

This shape, identified as form 903, was introduced in 1920 and draws inspiration from Japanese ceramics, reflecting the influence of Japanese aesthetics on European decorative arts d...

The mustard spoon is hallmarked Birmingham 1916 and bears the maker’s mark for George Unite, while the salt spoon is hallmarked London 1920.

The anterior panel of the cover bears the contemporary bright cut engraved monogram initials MAG.

The substantial construction and crisp ornamentation give the set an impressive quality and presence. All six spoons bear matching London hallmarks for 1896 and have a combined net ...

An internal grosgrain band helps it sit securely when worn. The hat bears the retail label of John Wanamaker, Philadelphia who established his retail business in 1861, later develop...

The painting is signed at the lower right and bears an inscription on the reverse identifying the location as Bruges and dating the work to 1897.

He is listed in Cabanne and Schurr’s Les petits maîtres de la peinture, 1820–1920, and an avenue in La Ciotat, near Marseille, bears his name. Dimensions with frame: H 25.4cm / 10" ...

The tureen was created in - and bears the marks of - the workshops of master silversmith Paul Canaux in Paris (30 Boulevard Malesherbes; registered April 12, 1892, with the maker's m...

Gaillou”, and the base bears a “Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres” mark.

The two sections are separated by one brown incised band with applied lion mask handles on the sides of the shoulder. The underside bears a square ideogram seal mark, consistent with...

Modelled as Saint-Christophe, patron saint of travellers, this beautiful example has a subtle amethyst hue, is numbered 1142, and bears the moulded relief signature “R. Lalique Franc...

The underside of the foot rim bears an impressed oval factory mark incorporating the Shimazu family crest—a cross enclosed within a circle—alongside impressed Roman lettering reading...

De Cost Smith Farm Scene, Skaneatles Lake Oil on board 10 x 14 inches Provenance Gerald Peters Gallery, New Mexico Private Collection, California Benny and the Bear Fine Art, Califo...

Amedeo GENNARELLI (Allias Jean ORTIS 1881-1943, France) : "Resting worker" Rich green patinated bronze sculpture featuring a worker, farmer, resting next to his spade Signed: "A.Ge...

A maker's mark are present on this piece. The underside bears an impressed mark reading "M. Mafra Caldas Portugal."

.”, identifying both the pottery and Jan van der Vet. It additionally bears the number “1.”, possibly referring to the model or an internal production number.

The reverse surface of each stem bears the registration number 'RD NO 428151'. These antique enamel and silver spoons are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with a satin ...

The underside of this sterling silver cream jug bears the contemporary engrabved initials 'GTA'.

Their ‘cloud designs’ defined an era and still bear the same intended luxe today.

Its surface and joinery bear the honest, gradual wear of genuine age rather than a manufactured distress, evidence of a long working life already lived.

Crafted in Britannia Standard silver with a fineness of 95.84%, the piece bears Dublin hallmarks for 1891, including the appropriate Irish assay marks.

The sculptural terminals provide a striking decorative contrast to the generously proportioned polished silver bowls. All three spoons bear matching London hallmarks for 1875 and ar...

The spoons display elegant, well-balanced proportions with neatly formed bowls and refined terminals, while the coordinating sugar tongs complete the set for traditional tea or coffe...

Crafted from heavy-gauge sterling silver, the tray has a particularly substantial quality and an impressive net silver weight of approximately 542 grams. The centre bears the period...

The three measures are individually stamped according to capacity, including “LITRE,” “DEMI LITRE,” and a smaller measure, reflecting the newly introduced French metric system of the...

Characteristic of the Arts and Crafts movement's appreciation of materials and craftsmanship, the vase works equally well as a standalone decorative object or as part of a curated co...

The rectangular silver body is beautifully engraved with a combination of fine linear decoration and geometric arches, while the hinged lid opens to reveal a richly gilded, gold-wash...

At the top of the composition, a delicate white ribbon tied in a bow bears the Latin inscription Elegi Eos Mihi in Sacerdotes, meaning “I have chosen them for myself as priests.”

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

The title page names Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar and others as the sources of the designs, and the book also bears a French title, Recueil des Habillements de Différentes Nations, match...

Willmore, and the sheet bears the imprint of Cassell, Petter & Galpin of London.

Highly collectible, the set bears a double attribution: signed by the artist Pierre Laurel and stamped by the prestigious Parisian fondeur Marcel Guillemard alongside model number 16.

Provenance: “Silfversparre”. Two labels bears the address inscription “Herr W. Silfversparre, Centraltryckeriet, Stockholm Norra”, referring to Warner Wilhelm Silfversparre (1851–189...

Interestingly, it still bears the original OPEN CLOSED tag. Diameter 54 cm Thickness 13 cm Weight 34 Kg Ancient manufacturing source La Spezia Italia Maximum diameter 74 cm Mat...

With polychrome 'Streublumen' decoration throughout and an Osier rim and shell moulded lip. Bases bear a blue underglaze Bindenschild beehive mark and a painter's mark in puce no....