Antique Borders

A pair of 19th century English black lacquered papier mache wine coasters decorated in gilt chinoiserie — figures gathered among pagodas and gardens, one with a bridge scene — inside...

The rectangular top is painted in a soft cream with a sage green border and stylised foliate motifs to each corner, while the moulded edge and carved details are picked out with silv...

Within the sign is a reverse-painted border, with letters of the same design contrasted against a textured foil backdrop.

Small oval wall mirror with a profiled, gilded frame. The outer border features a sculpted vine leaf wreath with red-painted grape clusters.

The distinct shield-shaped front bearing the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle, framed by a textured gold border and topped by the Imperial Russian crown. The back border inscribe...

The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous floral and geometric bands create a graceful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technica...

The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous geometric cartouches and floral motifs create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinct...

The oval bevelled plate set within a sinuous, scroll-cut frame carved with stylised flowerhead roundels and ribbed foliate borders. Presented in excellent condition commensurate o...

A classic geometric fretwork border separates the vivid center from a serene, muted sage border delicately adorned with sacred Chinese symbols of prosperity—including pomegranates, p...

Circular brooch adorned with a pietra dura (hardstone marquetry) medallion depicting a bird in flight against a pale background, framed by a black onyx border. The bird motif is craf...

Across the five pieces, the birds, flowers, and ornamental borders create a unified and exceptionally decorative display.

This impressive border is embellished with impressive applied reed decoration to the rim.

The central decoration features a dense floral bouquet, framed by a border of lambrequins and scrolling foliate motifs.

The interplay between the pale gold ground and the navy border highlights the sophisticated use of limited color palettes common in Peking weaving, contrasting sharply with the later...

The composition is defined by a striking contrast between the expansive, subtly textured camel field and the deep indigo border. The main border features beautifully rendered floral ...

The rectangular case has a black polished shellac surface enriched with fine brass inlays that form elegant panel borders. It is further adorned with finely cast and gilded bronze mo...

The surrounding millegrain decorated frame is ornamented with twenty pavé set diamonds to the inner border and twenty-five diamonds to the scrolling shaped outer border, in a combina...

Quality antique Victorian Sunderland lustre jug, having a quality antique Victorian Sunderland jug decorated with a large sailing ship and the other having a black floral decorative ...

The upper edge is embellished with an applied wavy rim in contrasting citrine-coloured glass, believed to contain uranium, creating a striking decorative border around the vessel. Fu...

The upper edge is finished with an attractive serpentine border, lending movement and refinement to the overall form.

The perimeter is finished with an elaborate gadrooned and rope-twist border, adding texture and definition to the composition while reinforcing its sophisticated Neoclassical influen...

The palette is a rich, earthen symphony: deep terra-cotta reds, warm tans, and creamy ivories vibrate against the dark field, while a sophisticated cerulean blue border provides a co...

Fine line inlay further defines the border and adds to the refined appearance of the table.

Wear and oxidation to the mirrored border and metal elements. Age-related marks to the glass and backing.

Head workmaster to Fabergé from the death of Michael Perchin in 1903, with responsibility for the Imperial Easter eggs Enamel: Translucent red over an engine turned ground Decoration...

Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the emerald cut centre stone framed by a scalloped border of old European cut diamonds, in silver settings over a 9KT gold shank.

An Art Deco diamond and onyx line bracelet, featuring segments of prong-set diamonds, alternating with channel-set, french-cut onyx, with millegrain borders and engraved sides, in pl...

Crafted in Beijing during the Republic Period (1912-1949) of the early 20th century, the hardwood frame has an elegant simplicity, decorated only by three finely beaded edges and an ...

A series of finely drawn borders frames the composition, featuring floral guard bands and a principal border with repeating botanical motifs.

The carpet centers around a deeply saturated, beautifully patinated navy field, which accentuates the angular tribal iconography and contrasts brilliantly against its elegant straw-c...

The generous scale ensures that the dramatic color composition and intricate border details are fully appreciated within a larger interior design scheme.

The entirety of the piece is enclosed within a complementary, multi-tiered border; making this rug an excellent fit for a variety of interiors.

The upper rims are encompassed with bright cut engraved Greek key decorated borders. The lower portion of each drinking vessel is embellished with an impressive layered petal and ...

The upper portion of this antique coconut cup is encircled with the original sterling silver border to the rim embellished with pin struck undulating and trefoil shaped borders.

The decoration extends around the entire surface, with detailed rockwork at the base and elaborate floral borders along the shoulders and foot. The lids continue the motif, painted w...

The supports have recessed faces bordered by narrow moldings and terminate in lion’s paw feet with defined toes and claws.

A richly ornamented main border surrounds the field, featuring large floral elements connected by scrolling vines.

A geometric key-pattern band encircles the neck above a border of pointed enamel motifs. Below the maritime scene, a second ornamental band transitions into finely textured metalwork...

A single 19th century English red lacquered papier mache wine coaster with a scalloped rim, decorated in gilt with three figures in a garden by a pagoda and willow, inside a gilt rop...

The composition avoids clutter, allowing the luxurious texture and the depth of the color palette to define the space. A multi-layered border frames the design, featuring intricate ...

The wide, architectural border frames the composition with a detailed, narrative landscape.

The main border is defined by a wide band of creamy beige, hosting a continuous, meandering vine populated by various blossoms and foliage.

Impressive scale and appealing 19th century cartography as entered within an atlas Displays a desirable aged patina and in gently time-worn order, commensurate with age Set within a ...

The basket is further ornamented with two bands of pierced evolute scrolling decoration with a scallop and circular motif decorated border. The upper rim and foot of the basket ar...

The polychrome paintings are executed in the same style on a paper ground, mounted with a border of gold leaf speckled paper, surrounded by two more silk borders.

The caster is designed in an elegant, restrained form, with traditional corded borders providing subtle decorative definition to the otherwise clean silhouette.

The use of gray, black, ivory, and muted red tones, together with the prominent central medallion and structured border, is characteristic of the Klagetoh weaving tradition.

A broad terracotta main border filled with repeating floral and vine motifs frames the central composition, complemented by finely drawn secondary borders.

French patinated bronze tazzas, the shallow circular bowls with beaded rims over egg-and-dart borders, flanked by winged swan-form handles, each raised on a turned socle over a squar...

The square top features a decorative English coaching scene bordered by red pinstriping. It rests on a turned and fluted pedestal terminating in four gracefully swept legs.

The top edge is finished with a foliate carved border, foliate front and side panels, and a gadrooned base border with casters.

The antique silvered glass surface highlights etched scalloped glass border, aged mercury glass, characteristic of Italy furniture making in the rococo tradition, of the venetian per...

These borders provide structure to the otherwise airy field, creating a balanced interplay between openness and ornamentation.

The beautifully figured burr walnut top is quarter veneered and decorated with fine inlaid detail, including a continuous ribbon-style border with scrolling foliate motifs. The warm ...

A striking contrast is established by the wide, midnight blue border, which frames the composition with precision.

Each ring is finely engraved with an ornate border pattern, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of classic English silverware.

This complex, curvilinear border, featuring traditional Chinese cloudbands and stylized scrolls, frames the central design perfectly.

Decorative Chinese display cabinet dating to circa 1900 Asymmetrical arrangement of open shelves, cupboards and display compartments Inset panels decorated with birds and flowers in ...

The sensationally detailed and fitted Walnut inlaid top features a circular quarter veneered burl Walnut reserve with an outer border. The Walnut top is surrounded by a laurel design...

The gilt inner frame with gilt border below gouache with classical scene under original glass flanked by composition gilt bellflowers.