Antique Borders

A complementary outer rim border contains mottled green and royal blue scrollwork, neatly enclosing the circular composition.

Cut-brass arabesques and foliate tendrils are inlaid across the scarlet ground, bordered by rococo-inspired cast gilt metal mounts.

The oval-shaped platter features a gracefully scalloped rim embellished with a continuous border of scrolling acanthus leaves, delicate floral sprays, and finely detailed geometric m...

The multi-layered framing borders create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand-spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

The multi-layered framing borders create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand-spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

The multi-layered framing borders create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand-spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

This 19th century oak mirror from France is framed in pale, textured oak, a mirror with a broad, softly worn border. The wide frame has a brushed, sun-bleached surface that lends a q...

This warm ground provides a striking contrast to the deep indigo and navy blue used in the primary borders and the stylized floral and vase motifs scattered throughout the compositio...

In the middle row are a black cross with a broad white border and a rosette at its center (19); a black cross bordered in white and gold (20), hung on a black ribbon from a black hel...

Beyond this delicate enclosure, a triple-border arrangement introduces another dimension of ornamental sophistication.

Flanking the principal border are compartmental guard bands featuring repeating cruciform ornaments in alternating colors, creating a measured rhythm of symmetry and architectural or...

Delicate blossoms and scrolling foliage enrich these narrow borders, demonstrating the impeccable precision associated with accomplished Tabriz weavers.

Minor slippage has left the lower framed leaf resting slightly out of square against the border, though the parchment itself remains intact without significant tearing.

Round the foot a rolling wave border is surmounted by a border of white lotus, and a narrow rolling wave collar divides the shoulder from the neck, both decorated with flowers and le...

Each candlestick is decorated in the Neoclassical style, having urns and acanthus leaves on on each side of its octagonal, beaded-bordered base. The column of each candlestick is dec...

A delicate central medallion anchors the design, surrounded by scattered floral sprays and scrolling vine work rendered in a precise, fluid line. The main border is a sophisticated s...

The surface is glazed in clear white, accented with discreet gilded dentil borders around the rim, cover, and foot ring, whilst the handle edges and terminals are highlighted with br...

The sophisticated color palette is framed by a multilayered border system featuring geometric key-fret patterns and stylized floral cartouches.

The temple's ornate details, including floral patterns and ornate borders, demonstrate the high level of skill that artisans possessed at the time.

The star is set against a contrasting border of richly figured Macassar ebony, whose dramatic dark markings give the composition additional depth.

The case features abundant Venetian glass decoration engraved with foliage and arabesques, embellished with beaded borders and cobalt blue elements. The upper section is crowned by a...

The substantial silver body is decorated with a fluted band, engraved shields and floral motifs, and refined beaded borders. A large wooden handle with thumb rest provides a warm con...

Crafted in France circa 1930, the round mahogany table features a parquetry-style top with an intricate geometric pattern, framed by a brass border with finely reeded detailing. The...

Presented in a warm reddish-brown wood frame with a narrow gold-tone inner border, it would sit comfortably in a country kitchen, breakfast room or layered collection of animal paint...

The rectangular walnut top features a geometric inlaid border with curved corner detailing, complemented by a molded edge.

The rectangular top is decorated with intricate floral and scrolling foliage motifs carved in high relief, framed by a geometric border. Each of the three drawers is embellished with...

The ornate reliquary features an oval center fitted with its original mercury glass, framed by a delicate beaded border. The upper section is crowned with an elaborate pierced ribbon...

The raised decoration is beautifully detailed, with richly textured surfaces framed by delicate beaded borders. The hinged lid opens to reveal a luxurious deep blue velvet-lined inte...

Framed by a detailed multi-tiered border with delicate botanical motifs, its subdued earth tones and soft, distressed patina make it an ideal anchor for luxury transitional, organic ...

Rare example in filigree silver with a border of rays and flowers; with cabochon-cut garnet application; No hallmarks under Decree-Law No. 120/2017; of September 15 - art. 2; no. 2; ...

The pieces are housed in their original hard presentation case with a textured plum-black exterior bordered in gilt tooling. Inside, custom-formed recesses are lined with royal blue ...

The body displays a mottled olive-green and buff ground, contrasted against deep cobalt blue cartouches and warm treacle-brown moulded rope borders that terminate in naval lover's kn...

Gothic Revival motifs merge seamlessly with classical architectural detailing, evident in the dentil moulding below the capital blocks, crisp acanthus leaf borders encircling the upp...

Each composition beetle is detailed with carved dorsal sutures and segmented wing cases, resting securely within a bezel encircled by pierced and scalloped leaf-like borders. The gla...

The juxtaposition of the serene field and the vibrant border is a hallmark of this sophisticated style.

The central circular setting displays a vibrant blue iridescent morpho butterfly wing under glass, framed by a delicate patterned bezel border. The slender horizontal bar mount highl...

Elaborate cloisonné enamel detailing with vibrant multi-colored lotus floral patterns, scrollwork, and geometric Greek key style borders. The censer includes a main tripod basin wit...

The jar has a slightly everted rim and is hand painted with a decorative panel set within a linear and painted border in polychrome against a white glazed ground containing a heraldi...

Both are painted against a yellow ground within simple linear borders. A ribbon banner painted below contains the inscription.

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

The vessel is richly decorated with classical mythological scenes, executed in the characteristic red-figure style and framed by elegant geometric borders and Greek key motifs. One s...

The panel has a red and foliate border, set in heavy lead. A diamond design runs vertically with floral roundels at intersecting points.

The sides are woven in tight reed bands with a thick twisted border atop a wood base. Curved cut wood carrying legs are attached to the back allows the basket to stand on its own.

The lid is framed by a striking hand-carved rope-twist border that adds a tactile, sculptural dimension to the piece, while the top is inset with an integrated, vibrant red velvet cu...

The richly embellished border showcases refined craftsmanship and decorative artistry, giving this antique mirror a sophisticated European character.

These illustrations transform the border into a veritable compendium of references to ancient architecture and culture.

The circular outer moulding has a classic cove profile finished in traditional water and oil gilding, providing a rich border around the oval aperture. Age and handling have left ...

The urn stands upon a flared central pedestal with fine beaded and leaf-and-dart borders, resting on an octagonal plinth encircled by an openwork gallery and supported by four cast a...

Completing the suite, the pen rest is carved from a central crystal bar supported at each end by silver-gilt and green enamel borders, engineered to cradle the instruments securely a...

The obverse displays dense Victorian-style scrollwork, scalloped borders and finely textured stippling that envelops interlocking foliate motifs, anchored at the lower edge by an une...

The spine is constructed with raised bands, whilst the interior turn-ins display fine gilt roll tooling bordering the rich pattern of the pastedowns. The edition was issued in Par...

The painting is presented in a deep circular moulded frame, finished in black paint with an inner parcel-gilt border. Turn to the reverse, and the panel is seated directly within the...

One perforated basket has six yellow hexagonal panels containing flowers, separated by lozenge borders, below which is a green scroll border with scattered flowers surmounting colore...

Two large birds wheel over the slope at right, and dark rocks close the foreground. The border is a rustic frame of lashed branches twined with vine leaves.

A small rust-brown stain on the ornamental border to the right of the title. This is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction.

The map shows the railway lines radiating from Paris, and Chambéry and the coast east of Antibes lie outside the colored French border, with Piedmont lettered along the Alps. The nu...

The front is arranged as a straight bank of four flush-fitting shallow drawers, each bordered by slim perimeter mouldings that give the case an orderly, architectural appearance.

The rectangular top displays fine-grained timber with gently moulded edging on three sides, fronted by an elevated backboard bordered in lightwood banded inlay. Beneath the moulded c...

Under the lower left corner of the border is the credit "J. Wyld del.", under the lower right corner "G.

Under the lower left corner of the border is the credit "J. Wyld del.", under the lower right corner "G.