Antique Borders

A central floral and foliate composition occupies the principal field of the top, surrounded by intricate geometric borders, framed reserves, and delicate linear inlay.

They either had a very thick border or none at all. Nichols specialized in a mechanized wool spinning technique that produced a very thick strand - ideal for rugs.

They either had a very thick border or none at all. Nichols specialized in a mechanized wool spinning technique that produced a very thick strand - ideal for rugs.

The design features a slender fluted column, finely detailed floral decoration and a circular base with concentric ornamental borders. The warm golden surface is beautifully compleme...

A generous outer plate with an arched raised border. Complete with its bars and ash pan door.

Hand-knotted with lush, natural vegetable-dyed wool, the palette boasts rich crimson reds, teal blues, warm ochre, and soft rose tones. The detailed border showcases the signature ru...

The central frieze is beautifully carved with a detailed floral garland, complemented by an ornate running wave and Greek key band running along the top border. Corner blocks feature...

Framing the composition are narrow ornamental borders that introduce subtle movement and refinement without overwhelming the simplicity of the central field.

The design is framed by a distinctive stepped geometric border, while a bold alternating brown-and-cream checkerboard band runs along the upper and lower edges.

Built for luxury transcontinental rail or steamship voyages, the trunk features a warm, honey-tan exterior accented by leather trim, hand-painted black pinstripe borders and the bold...

This diminutive hand-knotted carpet presents an unusually expressive floral composition, centered on a rich chocolate-brown field and framed by a deep navy border. Stylized flowering...

The garment features an intricate repeating sayagata geometric pattern, complemented by delicate blue floral motifs and contrasting red lacquer borders, creating a particularly attra...

The attractive kidney shaped top features a shaped inset green leather writing surface, decorated with gilt tooling around the border. The surrounding satinwood is further embellishe...

Below the overhanging top rail sits a rectangular frieze tablet veneered in richly figured mahogany, decorated with an inlaid foliate scroll motif and bordered by contrasting lightwo...

The inner rim is framed by a dynamic, repeating scalloped wave border that accentuates its deep silhouette. Given its substantial depth, this piece originally served as a daily mixin...

The box is further distinguished by its magnificent 18-karat gold mounts, exquisitely chased with continuous neoclassical foliate scrollwork, delicate beaded borders, and finely arti...

The rectangular plank top features a molded border above a deep apron with recessed panels. Four substantial ring-turned columns support the table, joined by a molded H-form stretche...

At the foot an oval white badge with a red border carries the red sword cross of Santiago, on a red ribbon.

The engraver's line below the lower right corner of the border reads "Engd. by G.H. Swanston Edinburgh", and the imprint centered below the border reads "A.

The graticule is numbered in degrees along the borders, and a light center fold runs through the double sheet.

The circular brass base incorporates a shallow dished tray, decorated with delicate engraved and chased ornamental borders, providing both visual balance and an elegant finishing det...

A sophisticated, asymmetrical arrangement of flowering vines and blossoms cascades inward from the border, softening the geometric severity typical of the Art Deco style.

This restrained approach allows the texture and depth of the wool to dominate, providing a sophisticated backdrop that complements rather than overwhelms the surrounding border compo...

The expansive field is rendered in a soft, luminous ivory color, providing a neutral canvas that allows the deep indigo border to frame the composition with dramatic contrast.

Bonhams, London, 18 May 2011, lot 96: a Leeds pearlware coffee pot, sucrier and teapot with light blue slip, checkered borders and acorn finials, the teapot with traces of gilt lette...

White marble with brass border over three drawers with circular ring handles and backplates.

Its animal-head mounts and layered borders also make it a strong display piece for a sideboard or dining room cabinet.

The scene is framed by elaborate geometric and floral borders, with a Greek-key pattern running around the outer edge.

Oval forms and pale porcelain grounds are complemented by yellow, blue, and violet borders, gilt accents, and floral and fruit motifs.

The rug is surrounded by multiple highly decorative borders, with the principal border displaying a continuous sequence of stylized floral, geometric and tribal motifs.

Elegant French mirror featuring a rectangular giltwood-style frame with intricate Louis XVI neoclassical ornamentation, including scrolling foliage and floral motifs along the border...

Contrasting sharply with the neutral ground, the wide border features a deep indigo blue, meticulously decorated with scrolling vines, butterflies, and stylized blooms in shades of p...

Frame is original and the drawing sits inside a gorgeous French mat with 22k leaf border, all original, Signed and dated, lower right.

An exceptionally fine 19th century French gilt bronze trinket box featuring elaborate raised scrollwork throughout the exterior and continuing along the interior borders. The highly ...

The vessel is engraved with arabesque motifs, geometric borders, and stylized Arabic calligraphy. Antique Islamic Vessels And Home Decor Collectibles.

Plain crested ovoid shaped body with applied shaped gadroon upper border, half shield shape handle, on four turned shell and paw feet.

The total approximate diamond weight is 3.78 carats, to a striking cluster design featuring millegrain borders, intricate engraving, a finely pierced gallery and fancy shape open bac...

Elegant curvilinear and floral patterns spread across the gold central field on this antique Meshad rug. A dark auburn border with creme botanical patterns surrounds the rug and comp...

Elevating the carpet into a historical document, the border system features a continuous sequence of elongated, lobed cartouches meticulously inscribed with flowing Persian script.

Each vase is finely decorated with flowering prunus branches and a green bird set against a rich russet-red ground filled with dense cloud-scroll cloison wirework. The necks are bord...

The base is further embellished with a decorative gilt-bronze border of repeating rosettes and scrolling corner mounts terminating in ornate feet.

Smaller floral devices distributed throughout the border visually connect the elaborate perimeter with the large bouquet at the center.

Enclosing the field, a sand-toned border filled with repeating geometric florets and stylized avian motifs echoes regional flat-weave embroidery, bounded by barber-pole guard stripes.

The scene is held inside a pointed oval shape that overlaps a foliate and red border. A vivid full colour spectrum of glass makes up the partially painted panels.

The colorway features a warm beige field that provides the perfect backdrop for the figures rendered in vibrant coral reds, indigo blues, jade greens, and golden yellows. The multipl...

The surface is decorated with a recessed golden-yellow center framed by a contrasting brown and gilt border, accented with a delicate dark outline. The carved base retains a wonderfu...

The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the incurved shaped rim. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl include: ...

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

Of near-circular form, the dish has a wavy border and a finely chased repoussé gallery decorated with scroll, foliate, floral and swag motifs.

Dating from the Art Deco period, the piece has a plain body with a stylised geometric handle and plain wavy border. It is raised on an oval stepped pedestal base.

Of baluster form, the jug features gadrooned corded borders and a scroll handle. It is raised on an oval base and crafted from heavy-gauge sterling silver.

The dish features a rich blue ground framed by an elaborate foliate scroll border, enhanced with finely executed gilt decoration.

Decorated in deep underglaze cobalt blue, the dish features stylised flowers and rocks repeated around its lobed border. Gilded highlights provide a decorative contrast to the blue a...

Additional decoration incorporates stylised fauna, garden trellising and an arabesque-form border surrounding the central motif. The reverse uses decorative elements associated with ...

The composition is enclosed by a series of narrow borders, culminating in a prominent ivory main border decorated with repeating stylized geometric and floral motifs.

The design features a serene, open field in a soft ivory hue, dramatically contrasted by rich, deep indigo blue used for the motifs and borders. This piece is a superb example of ant...

A complex, multi-layered border frames the composition, featuring a prominent inner guard band of continuous vine work in pale gold, contrasting sharply with the darker outer frame.

Although the image shows a repair area, the overall integrity of the design remains compelling. The borders are framed by a striking navy blue guard stripe, contrasting sharply with ...

While the overall composition is sparse, the border is densely packed with symbolic elements, including bamboo, vases, and stylized roundels, classifying it among beautiful floral ru...

The use of a monochrome ground allows the intricate border and central medallion to emerge with subtle definition.