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Antique Dipteres Engraving – Giant Flies & Robber Flies, circa 1800
Antique Dipteres Engraving – Giant Flies & Robber Flies, circa 1800

Antique Dipteres Engraving – Giant Flies & Robber Flies, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Dipteres Engraving – Giant Flies & Robber Flies, French Natural History c.1800 This

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Vase with Oats and Flies
Vase with Oats and Flies

DaumVase with Oats and Flies, circa 1904

$21,630

H 9.06 in Dm 3.55 in

Vase with Oats and Flies

By Daum

Located in PARIS, FR

Vase with Oats and Flies by DAUM Rare vase decorated with oats and flies A baluster-shaped vase on

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Flies

Materials

Blown Glass

Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies
Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies

Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies

$405

H 6.11 in W 3.75 in D 0.91 in

Tin Of Fly Fishing Salmon Flies

By P.D. Malloch

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

two boards with four rows of plated fly clips, five hooks on each, a total of 40 flies can be stored

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Antique Flies

Materials

Metal

Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies
Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies

Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies

$391

H 0.91 in W 3.78 in D 2.56 in

Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

selection of fully dressed trout flies which are hooked over the chenille covered bars and can not drop out

Category

Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Flies

Materials

Bakelite

Black Japanned Fly Fishing Box By Mulloch's With Flies.
Black Japanned Fly Fishing Box By Mulloch's With Flies.

Black Japanned Fly Fishing Box By Mulloch's With Flies.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

with metal back-plates for flies, seven plates in total (two covered in foam strips) that will hold a

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Flies

Materials

Tin

Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets & Flies, ca.1880
Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets & Flies, ca.1880

Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets & Flies, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets, Flies & Mole Crickets, 65x84 cm This

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus & Attendant Charger Flies Whisk

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

attendant who is chasing away flies or insects with a whisk. The backside with the Three Friends of Winter

Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Flies

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

attendant who is chasing away flies or insects with a whisk. The backside with the Three Friends of Winter

Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Flies

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five Antique Prints of Flies and Hymenoptera Insects, 1861
Set of Five Antique Prints of Flies and Hymenoptera Insects, 1861

Set of Five Antique Prints of Flies and Hymenoptera Insects, 1861

$596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.22 in W 6.03 in D 0.02 in

Set of Five Antique Prints of Flies and Hymenoptera Insects, 1861

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of 5 original antique prints of diptera (flies) and hymenoptera insects. These prints originate

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies
Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies

Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies

$374Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 7.68 in D 0 in

Set of 3 Antique Prints of various Insects including Wasps and Flies

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of three original antique prints of various wasps, various flies and horseflies with their

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century
English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

English Delft - Blue and white plate - 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

in full bloom, over which an exotic bird flies. The rim rim decorated with three sprigs of flowers

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Flies

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

19th Century Extensive Collection of Fly Fishing Files & Ephemera 1856-1862
19th Century Extensive Collection of Fly Fishing Files & Ephemera 1856-1862

19th Century Extensive Collection of Fly Fishing Files & Ephemera 1856-1862

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An extensive collection of fly fishing flies and ephemera owned by a Robert Thornton of Stapleton

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher
French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

$235

H 7.25 in W 6.38 in D 6.38 in

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the flies in. Three square feet lift the vessel from the table for the flies to enter, whereas the

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Flies

Materials

Glass

Victorian 9k, Sterling Silver, and Ivory Fly Stud Earrings
Victorian 9k, Sterling Silver, and Ivory Fly Stud Earrings

Victorian 9k, Sterling Silver, and Ivory Fly Stud Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A delightful set of stud earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Painted silver flies rest atop

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire

Located in Venice, CA

seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a talisman against evil, and represent humility and

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waves and Beach Seascape, Oil on Panel, Naturalistic, Circa 1890
Waves and Beach Seascape, Oil on Panel, Naturalistic, Circa 1890

Waves and Beach Seascape, Oil on Panel, Naturalistic, Circa 1890

Located in Stockholm, SE

sensitive handling of light and movement. A small group of seabirds flies low over the water, searching for

Category

1890s Naturalistic Antique Flies

Materials

Oil, Panel

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch

Located in Venice, CA

has been around as a motif for centuries and was often seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock
Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

” (“Time Flies”) within an engraved roundel. The spandrels cast with scrolling foliage and masks. The case

Category

1890s English Edwardian Antique Flies

Materials

Brass

18th-century Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with German Ship Decoration.
18th-century Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with German Ship Decoration.

18th-century Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with German Ship Decoration.

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

vessel sailing upon a turbulent sea. The ship flies a prominent yellow flag charged with a double-headed

Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Flies

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80
KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Atlanta, GA

constant (Time flies; your love is far more constant), within concentric gilt rings. Underside with

Category

Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Flies

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Natural History Title Page, Insects & Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660
Natural History Title Page, Insects & Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660

Natural History Title Page, Insects & Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

a dense array of creatures fills the image: beetles, moths, butterflies, flies, worms, lizards

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Medan Race-Course, Colonial Era Horse Racing Scene, Antique Photogravure c.1900
Medan Race-Course, Colonial Era Horse Racing Scene, Antique Photogravure c.1900

Medan Race-Course, Colonial Era Horse Racing Scene, Antique Photogravure c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

rail and a jockey mounted on horseback preparing for the track. A judge’s stand flies the Dutch flag

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher
French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

$255

H 7.5 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in

French 19th Century Glass Fly Catcher

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

flies in. Three small feet lift the vessel from the table for the flies to enter, whereas the opening at

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Flies

Materials

Glass

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of Second Rate Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

clouds in the blue sea. The ship flies a large Red Ensign from the mizzen mast and a red banner from the

Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

ship flies a large Red Ensign. Dimensions: 14 1/4 inches high x 18 1/4 inches (Ref: NY10262-amrx).

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Tonkin War Battle Scene, Défense de Tuyen-Quan, Épinal Print, 1885
Tonkin War Battle Scene, Défense de Tuyen-Quan, Épinal Print, 1885

Tonkin War Battle Scene, Défense de Tuyen-Quan, Épinal Print, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

combatants, and scattered weapons. The French tricolour flies above the fortifications, reinforcing the

Category

1880s French Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

blue sea, leaving a frothy white wake in its path. The vessel flies the Red Ensign, a flag used by

Category

Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Victorian 18k Italian Micro Mosaic Fly Earrings
Victorian 18k Italian Micro Mosaic Fly Earrings

Victorian 18k Italian Micro Mosaic Fly Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

setting. The flies are surrounded by a border comprised of small three-dimensional balls, and additional

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K

$864Sale Price|46% Off

W 1.75 in L 1.25 in

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Victorian Fly brooch is special as it has 3 baby flies hanging from a bar with a Larger fly

Category

1910s English Early Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Set of 3 Antique Fly Prints – Sumatra Diptera Species c.1887
Set of 3 Antique Fly Prints – Sumatra Diptera Species c.1887

Set of 3 Antique Fly Prints – Sumatra Diptera Species c.1887

Located in Langweer, NL

, antennae, and mouthparts. The second plate focuses on Microdon and Daxia flies, showing full body

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Antique British Steamship Signed Etching
Antique British Steamship Signed Etching

Joseph KirkpatrickAntique British Steamship Signed Etching, 1915

$320Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in

Antique British Steamship Signed Etching

Located in Soquel, CA

a break in the clouds, casting faint rays above the steamboat. A single airplane flies overhead

Category

1910s English School Antique Flies

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship in Bay with House

Located in Downingtown, PA

-Rate Battleship under steam power. The vessel proudly flies the White Ensign as it navigates a calm

Category

1860s Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant
1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant

1882 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin Pendant

Located in Westport, CT

arrow and olive branch. Surrounding the eagle is the phrase "United States of America". Above it flies a

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Two Green Moser Crystal Pillow Vases w/ Applied Raised Enamel Falcons and Acorns
Two Green Moser Crystal Pillow Vases w/ Applied Raised Enamel Falcons and Acorns

Two Green Moser Crystal Pillow Vases w/ Applied Raised Enamel Falcons and Acorns

By Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

gorgeous green crystal color. An incredible Falcon flies amongst the skies with applied oak leaves and

Category

1890s Czech Bohemian Antique Flies

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Brass Crumb Tray in the Form of a Stylized Leaf, New York, ca. 1900
Art Nouveau Brass Crumb Tray in the Form of a Stylized Leaf, New York, ca. 1900

Art Nouveau Brass Crumb Tray in the Form of a Stylized Leaf, New York, ca. 1900

Located in Vienna, AT

finely detailed flies, adding a whimsical and naturalistic touch. The gently curved handle is integrated

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Flies

Materials

Brass

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

. She flies the White Ensign from her mizzen mast. As she comes into land, she passes a lighthouse

Category

1860s English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Antique Stickpin Fly Against The Evil Eye Pietre Dure Silver Rose Gold Gilding
Antique Stickpin Fly Against The Evil Eye Pietre Dure Silver Rose Gold Gilding

Antique Stickpin Fly Against The Evil Eye Pietre Dure Silver Rose Gold Gilding

Located in Munich, Bavaria

against the evil. Flies were a frequent motive in Italian jewellery since antiquity. In this unusual

Category

1870s Italian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship

$4,250

H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.75 in

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

quite prominent in the image. The ship flies a White Ensign. The wool is within a wide wood, possibly

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

sky streaked with white clouds. The vessel correctly flies the White Ensign from the stern and a long

Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Flies

Materials

Cut Steel

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks
Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

$2,720

H 0.62 in W 0.5 in L 0.75 in

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

Located in Narberth, PA

yellowish-green wings and a brown head and legs. The flies are encased within a smooth and simple gold frame

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship

Located in Downingtown, PA

sail on a calm flat blue sea. She flies the White Ensign from her bow and a white banner from the main

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Flies

Materials

Wool

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks
Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

$2,724

H 0.62 in W 0.5 in L 0.75 in

Victorian 18k Pietra Dura Fly Motif Cufflinks

Located in Narberth, PA

yellowish-green wings and a brown head and legs. The flies are encased within a smooth and simple gold frame

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

can be wound with a square key. A red and white flag flies from the tower, emphasizing the festive

Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Flies

Materials

Iron

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The Clipper William Volckens
The Clipper William Volckens

Antonio JacobsenThe Clipper William Volckens, 1909

Unavailable

H 21.25 in W 35 in D 1 in

The Clipper William Volckens

By Antonio Jacobsen

Located in Raleigh, NC

"Antonio Jacobsen, 1909". The Volkens flies both the American and Swedish flags. Oil on board.

Category

Early 1900s American Realist Antique Flies

Materials

Oil

A pair of Nineteenth Century Chinese Powder Blue vases (Circa 1870)
A pair of Nineteenth Century Chinese Powder Blue vases (Circa 1870)

A pair of Nineteenth Century Chinese Powder Blue vases (Circa 1870)

Located in London, GB

impressionistic decoration of lotus flowers. A stylised bird flies across the neck of each vase. Double concentric

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Flies

Materials

Porcelain

Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle
Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle

Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 1.97 in

Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle

Located in Woking, GB

tree with farmer. Incredible quality, showing flies eyelashes on cows and foliage in fine detail

Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Flies

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Limewood Carved Panel, Cattle Scene
Black Forest Limewood Carved Panel, Cattle Scene

Black Forest Limewood Carved Panel, Cattle Scene

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 1.97 in

Black Forest Limewood Carved Panel, Cattle Scene

Located in Woking, GB

. Incredible quality, showing flies eyelashes on cows and foliage in fine detail. Carved by Jos Grabeer

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Flies

Materials

Wood

Blue and white chinoiserie charger Delft, 1691-1724 The Metal Pot pottery
Blue and white chinoiserie charger Delft, 1691-1724 The Metal Pot pottery

Blue and white chinoiserie charger Delft, 1691-1724 The Metal Pot pottery

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

chinoiserie decor of plants and flowers issuing from rocks. A butterfly flies in the air. The central

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Goblet with Spider, Austria, circa 1830
Goblet with Spider, Austria, circa 1830

Goblet with Spider, Austria, circa 1830

Unavailable

H 4.3 in Dm 3.23 in

Goblet with Spider, Austria, circa 1830

Located in Vienna, AT

Colorless glass with spider- and flies-decorations and yellow stain.  

Category

1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Flies

Materials

Glass

19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand
19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand

19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 16.25 in D 7.25 in

19th Century Hexagonal Chinoiserie Stand

Located in Richmond, London

, Hanging in the evening, thunder flies with flashes of light. After the evening clears, the sky hangs over

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Flies

Materials

Marble

Large Blue and White Dish with Flower vase Delft, 1670-1690
Large Blue and White Dish with Flower vase Delft, 1670-1690

Large Blue and White Dish with Flower vase Delft, 1670-1690

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

right side. An insect flies in the sky. Dimensions: diameter 38,5 cm / 15.15 in. Condition: very good

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of George Jones Majolica Garden Seats
Pair of George Jones Majolica Garden Seats

Pair of George Jones Majolica Garden Seats

By George Jones

Located in New York, NY

A pair of George Jones majolica garden seats with birds, cattails, dragon flies and lily pads on an

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic

Unique and Interesting Georgian Teak Ship’s Table c. 1800
Unique and Interesting Georgian Teak Ship’s Table c. 1800

Unique and Interesting Georgian Teak Ship’s Table c. 1800

Located in Heathfield, GB

drop leaves which extend on iron flies. When closed the flies fold into recesses within the sub-frame

Category

19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Teak

Delft Polychrome plaque with floral chinoiserie decor and birds 1740-1760
Delft Polychrome plaque with floral chinoiserie decor and birds 1740-1760

Delft Polychrome plaque with floral chinoiserie decor and birds 1740-1760

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

butterfly flies in the sky. The raised rim is painted with a scale decor in yellow and red, alternating with

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Fine Japanese Woven Bronze Lamp with Dragon Fly Design
Fine Japanese Woven Bronze Lamp with Dragon Fly Design

Fine Japanese Woven Bronze Lamp with Dragon Fly Design

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Fine bronze in the form of a woven vessel with applied dragon flies on the top sides and later made

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Flies

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Charger
Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Charger

Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Charger

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 16.75 in

Japanese Hand Painted Blue and White Charger

Located in East Geelong, VIC

a branch surrounded by foliage and flowers. In the foreground is a stream and a swallow flies

Category

1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Flies

Materials

Earthenware

Tibetan Seatcover

Tibetan Seatcover

Unavailable

W 30 in L 25 in

Tibetan Seatcover

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nicely drawn dragon flies amid clouds chasing the flaming pearl. The dragon is drawn in the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Flies

Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock
Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock

Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock

By Charles Voysey

Located in London, GB

) reading "Tempus Fugit" (Time Flies). A truly statement iconic piece. Correct dimensions to be

Category

Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Flies

Materials

Pewter

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

crescents. The underside is a yellow-spotted brown. When it flies, it does so at great speed. (Original

Category

18th Century Dutch Other Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

MARTA  MAAS FJETTERSTRÖM tapestry pillow, Sweden 1928
MARTA  MAAS FJETTERSTRÖM tapestry pillow, Sweden 1928

MARTA MAAS FJETTERSTRÖM tapestry pillow, Sweden 1928

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Salzburg, Austria

, Stockholm 1968 chart 32; Liljevalchs catalog: Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Martha flies again, 90 years Marta

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Flies

Materials

Linen, Wool

Lillian Nasseau Drop Head, Dragon Fly Hanging Light Fixture
Lillian Nasseau Drop Head, Dragon Fly Hanging Light Fixture

Lillian Nasseau Drop Head, Dragon Fly Hanging Light Fixture

Located in Austin, TX

the fixture. Shade has 9 Dragon Flies in the 22" Diameter. An Excellent Buy.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Flies

L'Aurora
L'Aurora

(After) Guido ReniL'Aurora, Circa 1850

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 92 in D 2.5 in

L'Aurora

By (After) Guido Reni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the four horses flies Phosphorus, personifying the Morning Star. The torch he carries is less bright

Category

19th Century Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Oil

Antoine Montagnon Rouen Vases Hand Painted Cherub Scene and Dragon Handles Pair
Antoine Montagnon Rouen Vases Hand Painted Cherub Scene and Dragon Handles Pair

Antoine Montagnon Rouen Vases Hand Painted Cherub Scene and Dragon Handles Pair

By Antoine Montagnon

Located in Pataskala, OH

cherubs enjoying the garden; the other has cherubs playing with their bird while a kite flies in the

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

tuber and the upper, bright, differentiated flower. A tropical bug flies towards the top left. At the

Category

18th Century Dutch Other Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

A pair of tempera paintings on parchment
A pair of tempera paintings on parchment

A pair of tempera paintings on parchment

By Teresa Berenice Vitelli

Located in New York, NY

Jaybird, cherry, peach, flies and bee; another with a songbird, a basket with hazel nuts, cherries

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Flies

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41

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H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

, differentiated flower. A tropical bug flies towards the top left. At the top right is a spider caterpillar with a

Category

18th Century Dutch Other Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Group with Bold Title Prepare to Meet Thy God
Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Group with Bold Title Prepare to Meet Thy God

Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Group with Bold Title Prepare to Meet Thy God

By Obadiah Sherratt

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Gabriel sits over the clock holding a tablet with the legend "Time Flies" he is supported with two angels

Category

1820s English Antique Flies

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765
Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765

Quality English Enamel Box with Mythological Scenes, circa 1765

Located in Geelong, Victoria

, as Pegasus flies by to the right, circa 1765.

Category

1760s English Rococo Antique Flies

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke
19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

19th Century Black and Gold Lacquered Inro Toad Netsuke

Located in Paris, FR

low part of the inro. A butterfly flies over branches, another one is standing on a flower, gathering

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Flies

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Pair of Large Art Deco Cast Iron Urns signed Dammarie E, France, 1930
Pair of Large Art Deco Cast Iron Urns signed Dammarie E, France, 1930

Pair of Large Art Deco Cast Iron Urns signed Dammarie E, France, 1930

By Dammarie E

Located in Chicago, IL

wings represents the concept "time flies"; As stated in the Parliament 1627, ... We may dandle and play

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Flies

Materials

Iron

The Dinner Scene from The Taming of the Shrew

The Dinner Scene from The Taming of the Shrew

By Augustus Leopold Egg

Located in New Orleans, LA

“shrew.” In this scene Petruchio flies into a rage and suddenly hurls food and dishes across the stage

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Flies

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil

18th Century Patinated Bronze Group of Apollo & Daphne
18th Century Patinated Bronze Group of Apollo & Daphne

18th Century Patinated Bronze Group of Apollo & Daphne

Located in Pasadena, CA

, angered by Apollo's implication that one god's abilities could be greater or lesser than another's, flies

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Flies

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

An Oil On Canvas Of A Pastoral Farm Scene By Gerard Portieljhe

An Oil On Canvas Of A Pastoral Farm Scene By Gerard Portieljhe

Located in New York, NY

useful, and helped the horse protect itself from flies. The wagon driver drinks ale from a glazed

Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Flies

Materials

Canvas

Christ Cures Two Blind Men and a Dumb Man  - Masters of the Suffrages
Christ Cures Two Blind Men and a Dumb Man  - Masters of the Suffrages

Christ Cures Two Blind Men and a Dumb Man - Masters of the Suffrages

By Masters of The Suffrages

Located in New York, NY

away from Christ and a devil flies out of the dumb man's mouth (Matthew 8: 16-17). Painted in full

Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Flies

Tiffany & Co. / Art Nouveau Sterling "Frog on a lily pad" covered box 1880
Tiffany & Co. / Art Nouveau Sterling "Frog on a lily pad" covered box 1880

Tiffany & Co. / Art Nouveau Sterling "Frog on a lily pad" covered box 1880

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

wisest of all flies!” “Well,” said the frog, “I have a little tickle in the bottom of my throat—what is

Category

19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Flies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Enamel Fishing Flies Cigarette Case
Silver and Enamel Fishing Flies Cigarette Case

Silver and Enamel Fishing Flies Cigarette Case

Located in London, GB

enamelled fishing flies representing: Royal Coachman, Montreal, Black Gnat, Queen of Waters, Yellow May, and

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Flies

Vintage Diamond Flies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Links
Vintage Diamond Flies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Links

Vintage Diamond Flies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Links

Located in MIAMI, FL

Beautiful pair of cuff links crafted in 14k Yellow Gold. The pair is is highlighted with Flies that

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Fishing Book, How to Tie Salmon Flies by Captain Hale
Vintage Fishing Book, How to Tie Salmon Flies by Captain Hale

Vintage Fishing Book, How to Tie Salmon Flies by Captain Hale

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Tie Salmon Flies'. This is a hard back copy with original red cloth binding with gilt lettering to the

Category

1890s British Sporting Art Antique Flies

Still life of flowers in a vase with ants and flies with Roses and a birds nest
Still life of flowers in a vase with ants and flies with Roses and a birds nest

Still life of flowers in a vase with ants and flies with Roses and a birds nest

By George Frederik Ziesel

Located in Woodbury, CT

Remarkable 18th century flower painting by a very rare Flemish painter. Ziesel was a classically trained painter in the style of the great 17th century flower painters. His work is v...

Category

1760s Old Masters Antique Flies

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Fly Catcher
19th Century French Fly Catcher

19th Century French Fly Catcher

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H 7.75 in W 6.38 in D 6.38 in

19th Century French Fly Catcher

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

lure the flies in. Three small feet lift the vessel from the table for the flies to enter, the opening

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Flies

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

A Pair of American Paintings of Boats,  The Syrius & The Comet.
A Pair of American Paintings of Boats,  The Syrius & The Comet.

A Pair of American Paintings of Boats, The Syrius & The Comet.

Located in Downingtown, PA

below. The Comet is a paddle-wheeler with twin funnels and two sails . Each mast flies a

Category

19th Century American Antique Flies

Materials

Board

19th Century Gold Mounted Mosaic Pietra Dura Fly Ring, circa 1830
19th Century Gold Mounted Mosaic Pietra Dura Fly Ring, circa 1830

19th Century Gold Mounted Mosaic Pietra Dura Fly Ring, circa 1830

Located in Firenze, IT

19th century gold mounted pietra dura still life ring circa 1830 depicting four flies. Top size

Category

1840s Italian Antique Flies

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$10,311

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Located in London, GB

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Flies

Materials

Coral

Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...

Category

20th Century French Antique Flies

Materials

Paper

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 4 PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT WITH DICE
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 4 PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT WITH DICE

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 4 PERSON MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT WITH DICE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box, instructions and smal...

Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Flies

Materials

Bamboo

Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom

Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and beautifully carved owl. This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Flies

Materials

Oak

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Antique Flies

Materials

Iron

Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine
Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine

Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine

By Daum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Just a lovely sample of acid french work by Daum Nancy and with Cross of Lorraine. on the side.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Flies

Materials

Glass

'The Wicker Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1974
'The Wicker Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1974

'The Wicker Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1974

Located in Devon, GB

Bearing the tagline 'An island lost to unspeakable terrors of pagan rituals!' this scarce Australian one sheet displays by far the best poster artwork produced for the 1970 cult Brit...

Category

1970s Australian Post-Modern Antique Flies

Materials

Linen, Paper

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Located in Montreal, QC

This desk is both highly decorative and unusually functional. The well-figured walnut is complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fi...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Wood

Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull
Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull

Mid-Late 19th Century English Needlepoint Bell Pull

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-late 19th century English needlepoint bell pull. A very rare & splendid example with gilt bronze lion mask mounts; maroon backing. Floral, floret & geometric motifs. 75" long, 3....

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Thread, Yarn

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders
Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

$13,060 / set

H 7.29 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Each candleholder finely detailed to the centre with an image of playing cards to one side and crest on the reverses, each image contained within a gilt circle, further enhanced with...

Category

19th Century German Romantic Antique Flies

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Lamp
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Lamp

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Lamp

$2,200

H 26 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evoke the serene beauty of the seaside with this stunning vintage shell-encrusted lamp. Meticulously adorned with a diverse array of natural shells, from delicate spirals to shimmeri...

Category

Late 20th Century American Antique Flies

Materials

Shell, Wood

Silverplate Meat Trolley by Elkington & Co.
Silverplate Meat Trolley by Elkington & Co.

Silverplate Meat Trolley by Elkington & Co.

$18,850

H 45 in W 43 in D 20 in

Silverplate Meat Trolley by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silverplate Meat Trolley Elkington & Co. Circa 1880 A magnificent example of dining luxury, this silverplate meat serving trolley was crafted by the renowned Elkington & Co., celebr...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Flies

Materials

Silver Plate

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