Antique Borders

Five evenly spaced chased decorated paired leaf and flower 'tassel' drops articulate from the lower border of the design. The locket suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 16"...

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.

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 ...

Featuring a rare oval silhouette, an open sage green field, and an ornate floral-cartouche border in gold and rose tones, it embodies classic European grandeur.

A repeating quatrefoil design embellishes the right side of the coin, following the border. The reverse of the coin is plain and unembellished.

Early 19th C English mahogany drum table, the circular top inset with tan leather within a gilt-tooled border, the frieze fitted with drawers with circular ring handles, the dovetail...

Ornamentation of copper cabochons on the border. Spain 19th century. Provenance: Chateau de S .....

The shoulder, base and lip are bordered with geometric patterns and two imitation drop handles adorn the shoulders.

The gilded frame surrounding the original mirror plate is adorned with anthemions, rosettes, and a lamb's tongue border. The mirror plate is in good condition. There is heavy foxin...

The upper edge is finished with a traditional gadrooned border, providing definition and a classic finishing detail.

Each vase is mounted on a carved square wooden pedestal with a circular molded support, carved leaf ornament and a gilt beaded border, giving the pair additional architectural presen...

An exceptional 19th-century Antique Malayer rug featuring an intricate, all-over botanical design framed by classic geometric borders. Hand-knotted from soft, hand-spun wool, this pi...

Fine Victorian mahogany writing desk dating to circa 1880 The rectangular top features an inset red leather writing surface with an attractive gilt-tooled border The red leather top ...

While the overall composition is fluid and pictorial, the border elements, particularly the stylized waves and architectural details, introduce a strong, defined structure that borde...

The composition is enclosed by a wide, rhythmic border juxtaposing stylized palm fronds with geometric squares set with hand-hammered floral copper plaques.

The chased ornamentation is not only confined to the collars but extends to the scrolling feet and borders, where small details in the acanthus and volutes are clearly defined.

A delicate, scrolling vine motif fills the intricate border system, featuring stylized peonies and chrysanthemums rendered in soft cream and pale gold.

Each mirror is framed by carved giltwood and mirrored border panels accented with rosettes, and crowned by an oversized ribbon bow flanked by classical urn finials.

The shaped top, with a moulded edge, centres on a medallion surrounded by an expansive border of geometric parquetry motifs set against an ebony ground.

Below are two generously proportioned long drawers, each framed by broad ebonized borders and fitted with paired brass handles and a central circular escutcheon.

Rare antique drop earrings featuring a top element decorated with a bird of paradise perched on a branch, rendered in polychrome enamel against a turquoise background and framed by a...

The central ground is rendered in a luminous yellow, providing a warm contrast to the deep indigo border. Given its dimensions, this piece is classified as a large format floor cover...

This vibrant hue is framed by a broad border executed in a rich, dark Manchester Blue, creating a stunning visual tension.

The upper portion of the pedestal and rim of the foot are encompassed with applied gadroon decorated borders. The domed foot is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest of a d...

It features a distinct molded rectangular form with heavily scalloped, ruffled borders and twin integral loop handles stylized along the upper and lower Dimensions: 11.25" x 8" x 1....

Design & Craftsmanship This rug features a captivating all-over lattice pattern, surrounded by a series of multiple borders adorned with traditional star and cross motifs.

Design & Craftsmanship This rug features a captivating all-over lattice pattern, surrounded by a series of multiple borders adorned with traditional star and cross motifs.

The table is very finely carved in relief with an elephant to the center flanked by a pair of carved circular devices and having a deep carved border of scrolling foliate. The table...

The porcelain medallion, painted with delicate realism and soft pastels, is framed by a bold Renaissance Revival border with stylized dragons and heraldic motifs.

Large Antique 19th Century Anglo- Indian Etched Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Shaped in a multi-knopped baluster stem profusely engraved with scrolling foliate arabesques, rising fr...

The brooch may be worn as a pendant via two ring loops to the upper border of the reverse setting. The pin is hallmarked with the French maker's mark.

A porcelain plate decorated with the finest painting: border with a lemon-yellow background behind five large, curved gold reserves, framed thickly painted in gold; delicate coloured...

A 19th century Venetian painted armoire, the single door with a scene of classical ruins by the water inside blue rocaille scroll and trellis borders, with floral sprays on the friez...

The decoration to the body incorporates two broad bordered circular vacant cartouches. This impressive presentation cup retains the original hallmarked cover encircled with a simp...

The shaped and moulded serpentine gallery back with a single shelf is raised above a moulded bowfront top with fluted border trim which can be removed to reveal a fitted section for ...

The rug features a floating Mihrab or prayer design on a fabulous terracotta red field and saffron border. Full chunky pile, lovely wool quality and bold, natural dyed colours of blu...

This piece features gilt letters and border against a black field with a red drop shadow to give this flat piece a nice amount of contrast and dimension; it is housed in a painted wo...

A 19th century French barometer, the six-sided case faced with eglomise glass panels — gilt scrollwork and lacework borders on white and cobalt blue. The dial is lettered in French f...

A structured Greek key border in rust and salmon grounds the inner field, while an outer ivory border overflowing with trailing tulip vines brings a soft, garden-inspired frame to th...

. * The *ground color* is a deep *madder red, bordered with **navy blue* and *light blue secondary borders* — typical vegetable-dyed Qashqai colors. * The design density and fineness...

The craftsmanship evident in the complex border system is a testament to the enduring quality of true antique rugs.

Condition: This antique Doroksh rug has wear in its field and its borders—sold as is.

This distinguished pattern plays well into the mirrored border style, though the tribal geometric tree of life symbols offers a unique deviation from typical wrapping borders for a v...

The juxtaposition of the shimmering primary color against the deep, midnight blue border is characteristic of the finest antique rugs from this period.

Key Features * Victorian period * Burr walnut construction * Extensive floral marquetry decoration * Finely figured veneered top * Decorative central floral roundel * Broad floral an...

The work features a woman (Shirin ) bathing in a rocky pool while a horseman (Khosrow) looks on from horseback and is painted in the classic Persian miniature style and is bordered b...

In this piece, a beige-brown field underscores a central floral medallion surrounded by large palmette florals in gold, orange, and cream tones. The borders draw on a contrasting pal...

The graceful multicolor borders frame the rug and host an intricate series of floral vines that add complexity and richness to the overall design.

Surrounding the chessboard is a wide border adorned with complex geometric patterns, including stylized crosses and hexagonal motifs, all executed in various wood tones.

This exceptional panel is encompassed with a rope decorated border and is accented with five pearls paralleling each corner.

This central plateau is encircled with applied rope twist decoration and a plain concave yellow gold border. The outer domed setting is ornamented with a black enamel panel featurin...

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 ...

It is secured by yellow gold claws and framed by a complete border of old-cut diamonds set in a contrasting white metal setting, enhancing their brightness and creating the classic a...

The vivid blue turquoise creates a beautiful contrast with the warm tone of the rose gold, while the antique diamonds form an elegant oval border around the central stone. The silver...

The top is embellished with incised geometric borders and stylized circular floral motifs, while its molded edge adds further depth and decorative interest.

Floral meander guard borders provide successive layers of ornament, creating a stately frame for the expansive interior.

Enclosing the extraordinary masterpiece is a commanding botanical border enriched with repeating palmettes, flowering vines, and foliate devices, flanked by double floral meander gua...

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-...

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 body is arranged with a series of shaped cartouches framed by gilt borders and bands of Greek key decoration. Individual panels alternate between flowering plants and groups of f...