Antique Feathers

, feather banding drawer border inlays, period engraved escutcheons and brasses, exposed dovetails, reverse

hand she holds a quill feather, likely intended as a memento mori. The austere styling and restrained

a Royal Arms mark having the Prince of Wales feathers behind and improved ironstone China below, all

-painted pattern across its front, sides, and hinged lid, mimicking a stylized wood grain or feather motif

Victorian 18k rose gold and silver brooch in the shape of a feather set with rose diamonds up to

inserts are down & feather fill. All in pristine condition.

glasses Broad knees accentuate with plume of feather relief over slender cabriole legs Standing upon a

tapered fluted legs. Upholstered in France in a pale green fabric with a goose down feather cushion. c

feathers rising in a dense vertical sweep. The modeling emphasizes the contrast between broad, layered

centre decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The

feathers on the opposing side (slightly askew), incised vertical lines around the body and a detailed rope

fantastic- Leda is finished with long blonde hair and a rose tinted body, while Zeus' feathers are

refined hand-carved detailing from the feathered wings and expressive faces of the sphinxes to the

, and tiger eye. The feathers are defined through incised detailing, with contrasting inlays for wings

condition is very good and the insert is down and feather fill.

element. The spout is similarly elaborate, decorated with brightly coloured feather bands and a winged

chair has a loose squab feather filled seat. The colour is a beautiful blue/green/grey. The show wood

flowing blue robes with a decorative sash and ceremonial feather fan, rendered with refined ethnographic

. The composition is beautifully detailed with soft feather textures, subtle shading, and a serene sky

with feather pads to maintain their volume. The waistband was wide and had to be embellished with a

accessories. Her feathered fan and jeweled costume emphasize the opulence associated with Naples during the

fanning openwork ornament with peacock feather motif drop Comprised of intricate filigree with milgrain

his finger. The composition is rich with detail, such as the peacock feather in the background, the

an ostrich feather and ruby while holding onto the branch of an orange tree (the orange representing

within the intimate setting of a rustic tavern. ​In the foreground, a seated figure wearing a feathered

as a bird with tail feathers on the shoulder, covered with a thick dark iron brown glaze continuing

coverings added ready for new upholstery. An oversized custom made deep feather cushions have been made to

flame mahogany — the feathered, dramatically figured veneer that was the prestige material of American

a Royal Arms mark having the Prince of Wales feathers behind and improved ironstone China below, all

face depicts a soaring phoenix (hō-ō) with elaborately feathered wings. At the shoulder, a beautifully

owl’s beak and protruding eyes in relief on the shoulder and pinched relief suggesting tail feathers on

long dress and prominent feather hat after the original model by Georges van der Straeten (1856-1928

elongated feathers, bright body, and gestural details reveal the hand of the maker, while the small floral

described as “feathered” or “shell-pierced” work, a highly skilled decorative technique of early XIXc

ready for new upholstery. Two custom made deep feather cushions have been made to accompany the seat

are very comfortable and have been completely reupholstered, complete with feather filled loose

central feather motif, a middle band with two animals and geometric elements, and an outer border of

effect. The edge of the shaped top is finished with a diagonal banded feather or chevron inlay

relief bust of a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress and claw necklace. Glazed in subdued

of Wales feathers behind and improved ironstone China below, all printed in black. A Plate in this

needlepoint-like precision of the avian feathers and delicate floral petals. The exceptional clarity of the

the base with a Royal Arms mark having the Prince of Wales feathers behind and improved ironstone

base with a Royal Arms mark having the Prince of Wales feathers behind and improved ironstone China

. We hesitate to beautify or add to the feathers of the bird. We feel that the new owner would prefer

blue, pink, orange, cream and green. The gent wears a feathered hat, with a collared vest, trousers and

Porcelain owl bust oil lamp, circa 1880. Owl bust modeled with detailed feather texturing

pair.Down & feather fill.

organic, asymmetric shape evokes the elegant feather of a peacock. Beautiful and fine pin to add charm to

handles and escutcheons raised on bun feet. The drawer fronts are veneered in figured walnut and feather

high, an oversized white hat with a lavish rust-red feather decoration; on her feet, golden high-heeled

elegance. The female figure, dressed in a richly detailed aristocratic outfit and wearing a feathered hat

throughout is of an unusually high standard, with every feather individually defined by masterful graveur

feather, both signed 'Ahne.' These late 19th-century Victorian era lamps are crafted from delicate opaline

contours of the feathers. A small colored stone accents the eye, while a pearl drop is suspended from the

edged with feather-banding and attractive brass hardware throughout. The top tier with ogee canopy long

. Each bird is rendered with extraordinary detail, featuring individually articulated feathers, sharp

elegant shape, complex seasonal plumage changes, and long central tail feathers that give the species its