Antique Borders

Measuring 2' 6" x 8' 6", it features a rare and highly sought-after blue-on-blue color scheme across both its main ground and border. Masterfully hand-knotted with high-quality wool ...

The rectangular vessel is richly glazed in deep cobalt blue and raised upon four wonderfully sculptural fish form feet. A molded yellow border surrounds the opening, with each corner...

The dish is modeled with richly textured green leaves forming the base and raised border, complemented by warm brown accents and sculptural handles.

Surrounding the central field is a narrow ivory border decorated with small, repeated geometric motifs.

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.

This warmth is framed by a broad, deep navy border, creating a dramatic visual tension characteristic of the era.

The hallmarked foot is encompassed with a chased leaf border reflecting that to the upper rim, in addition to two applied bands of bead decoration.

This impressive antique twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum and silver settings This fine ring displays a feature 0.50 carat old European round cut diamond,...

The upper rim is fitted with an ormolu border ornamented with a repeating leaf pattern, while each side terminates in a scrolling handle with acanthus and rosette motifs.

The multi-layered framing borders featuring continuous chevron and geometric patterns create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive tech...

Hand-knotted from fine hand-spun wool, the central field is framed by a broad ivory border filled with delicate botanical blossoms and warm ochre accents.

The woven hair panel is bordered by a plain black enamel decoration within a three dimensional floriated frame.

Country scenes all around — a thatched cottage on the body, a horse and cart on the lid, and a classical ruins scene printed inside the bowl — with floral borders throughout. Flower-...

There are minor scattered stains, age spots and areas of discoloration, most noticeable in portions of the yellow field and lighter border. These are consistent with age and are visi...

Such classic designs are highly sought after among collectors of antique rugs. A magnificent border frames the composition, bursting with stylized peonies and chrysanthemums rendere...

The top is made from wonderfully grained oak, surrounded by a hand carved border and a carved and beveled edge. When the top is open, it measures 33 inches x 33.63 inches.

The composition is anchored by an ornate main border displaying stylized cartouches and subtle palmette variations, showcasing the signature artistry of traditional Farahan weaving t...

A finely proportioned Louis XV side table in dark walnut, its top inlaid with a contrasting marquetry border that frames the surface with quiet sophistication.

Smaller grapes, leaves and curling tendrils fill the central field, while the border is divided into panels of stylised floral motifs and scrolling ornament.

The central scenes are framed by elaborate borders of trelliswork, stylised flowers, scrolling foliage and ornamental cartouches.

The fitted faux painted marble top is surrounded on three sides by a Rais de Coeur silver Mecca carved border.

A pierced 14K white and yellow gold frame surrounds the shell in a scalloped border of foliate scrollwork, the two-tone metal picking up both the warm shell ground and the cool white...

The runner features a striking color contrast, utilizing a rich, warm sienna field framed by a deep indigo border. The design relies on delicate, trailing vines and blossoms, placing...

The cross grained moulded frame has an inset parcel gilt border with three original bevelled mercury mirror plates which are in very good condition with only very light foxing.

It is of flared Ranftbecher form, raised on a spreading foot cut with a ring of amber-stained lenses, or Ranft, beneath a diamond-cut band and gilt line borders. The upper body is pa...

The rug is surrounded by a series of carefully articulated borders. The principal red border is decorated with alternating geometric and floral motifs, while the outermost deep blue ...

A rare and beautifully preserved example of 19th-century Chinese textile art, this Mid-19th Century Ningxia Saddle Cover dates to the third quarter of the 1800s and originates from N...

The lozenge-shaped plaque has a raised, self-framing border and is pierced at the top with two holes for suspension.

The pair are raised by a circular Ormolu bases with an attractive outer palmette designed border. Above is a decorative ball with three lion paws.

The neck is glazed in a bold chrome yellow, banded top and bottom in black with an undulating ribbon motif in ochre and burgundy — a classic Art Deco geometric border contrasting the...

Surrounding the pansy are intricate gold coils and a border of enamelled flowers in soft blue and white hues.

The design is highly distinct, featuring a heavily gilded, relief-molded Rococo-style border punctuated by openwork reticulated (pierced) handles.

The surface is enriched with hand-carved floral and foliate motifs, molded borders and linear decoration. The walnut has developed a particularly attractive warm patina over nearly ...

The rug has a striking opposing double mihrab design to the central field, surrounded by numerous geometric and stylised tribal motifs. Multiple borders incorporate hooked and geomet...

Although those samples are no longer present, the display retains much of its original multicolored lithography and ornate printed border. 26" H x 19" W x 9" D For more information...

Gordon Russell ‘Birdlip’ sideboard in Walnut with 2 cupboards and central drawers The 2 front bevelled cupboard doors, veneered outer frame in Elm, with Burr Elm centre and Ebony l...

The deep black background creates a striking contrast with the warm tones of the scene, and the tray’s border features a subtle hand-painted gold motif.

The front, sides and lid are decorated with various figural scenes set within landscapes and gardens, surrounded by dense floral and ornamental borders. Raised on four carved feet an...

The stepped corners and border elements showcase intricate key patterns and repeating angular forms, classifying the structural framework as part of the tradition of geometric rugs.

The silver gilt frame is 54.5” tall and is subtly etched with a leafy vine border. Not sure if the mirror glass is original, but it is old and has some areas of age-related silver lo...

Elegant French 19th-century Louis XVI commode crafted from beautifully bleached walnut, featuring three drawers with decorative inlaid borders and ornate brass pulls. Raised on taper...

The upper portion and knop of the pedestal stem are embellished with applied bead decorated borders. The foot of this Victorian wine goblet is plain and unembellished, with a bead...

Gadrooned and beaded borders provide additional definition, creating an elegant and highly decorative composition characteristic of quality Edwardian silverwork.

A finely punched decorative border enhances the upper edge, while the graceful scroll handle is enriched with a beautifully modelled leaf-capped terminal.

Ornamental gadrooned borders provide additional definition and refinement.

Oval with jeweled glass double border with alternating giltwood and ebonizing.

The body of this large tea caddy is further ornamented with a bright cut engraved leaf bordered oval vacant cartouche to either side. This tea caddy retains the original hallmarke...

The design features six geometrical medallions on a petrol blue field enclosed by an ivory border of stylised flowers. Lovely wool quality and fabulous secondary colours.

This nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features a pillow frame detailed with a subtle incised striped pattern and an inner border of fine beading. Its origina...

re-piling in a green serrated leaf in the border, done some time ago and has now faded to a gold colour (see photos).

The expansive, uncluttered field is rendered in a subtle, warm camel hue, providing a sophisticated contrast to the deep indigo border. The design employs classic Chinese symbolism,...

The sophisticated use of yellow tones in the borders and central cartouche provides essential contrast, softening the overall visual impact and highlighting the precision of the knot...

Carved Mahogany Elephant Side Table Item Code: LC1435 A highly decorative carved mahogany elephant side table, the circular top richly carved with a scrolling foliate border above a ...

Magnificent quality large antique Japanese imari floor standing vase, having a large quality antique Japanese imari floor standing vase, with a flared wavy shaped rim decorated with ...

The segmented glass construction and decorative etched borders are characteristic of the Venetian mirror tradition, giving it a refined, light-filled appearance.

Rounding out this sign is gold leaf foil, used to embellish all of the lettering and to create a border around the outer edge of the sign. All-in-all, a gorgeous and incomparable pie...

Both principal faces are carved with a large archaistic seal-script xi (喜) character, symbolizing happiness and auspicious good fortune, enclosed within geometric borders. The restra...

There is some slight embossed self-framing around the border, though it matches the. rest of the sign in hue instead of a faux wood grain as is typical of many self-framed signs.

Admirers of the craft will appreciate the sophisticated, mirrored floral borders that frame the field. The border features a refined series of vine scrolls and botanical icons on a g...

Antique French Blue and Camel Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet France, circa 1925, Signed by Leleu Set against a warm taupe ground, the design is defined by a crisp rectangular border fil...