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Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

, and Dawes. Railroads dominate the landscape, with extensive red and blue lines marking the routes of

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s
Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s

Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. It has no markings or signature. Measurements: D: 31 cm, H: 4 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.
Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.

Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.

Located in Morristown, NJ

into Coats & Clark, one of the major players in the textile industry, marking the end of its

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia
Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Located in London, GB

cross-shaped markings adorn the figure's face, and a pattern of finely engraved lines feature on her

Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket
Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket

$1,950 / item

H 25.5 in W 34 in D 24.5 in

Early 20th Century French Wicker Grape Harvesting Basket

Located in Atlanta, GA

this piece apart is the original green painted markings—likely the initials or domain code of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

"900" purity mark, a small sunburst within a circle motif, and two small "m" markings. A wonderful and

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs
Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs

Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs

$588 / set

H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in

Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Ipswich, GB

colours with matching gilt collar and padlocks. True original matching pair with L and R markings to the

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Van Briggle Pottery Vase in Mulberry Persian Rose Matte Glaze
Van Briggle Pottery Vase in Mulberry Persian Rose Matte Glaze

Van Briggle Pottery Vase in Mulberry Persian Rose Matte Glaze

By Van Briggle

Located in Toledo, OH

markings. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. 9 3/4" tall x 5" diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Pottery

Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals
Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals

Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals

Located in Langweer, NL

distinctive markings. - Fig. 3: A striped marsupial, likely a thylacine or Tasmanian tiger, once native to

Category

Early 1800s Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

$7,500

H 52.76 in W 49.22 in D 26.38 in

Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

, suggesting a personal touch or protective marking left by its original maker. Constructed from sturdy wood

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

A Silver and Filigree Spice Container, Lemberg 1814
A Silver and Filigree Spice Container, Lemberg 1814

A Silver and Filigree Spice Container, Lemberg 1814

Located in New York, NY

almost lace-like delicacy. At the midpoint, a solid, polished ring encircles the container, marking the

Category

1810s Ukrainian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Lying Fennec Candy Box, 1921
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Lying Fennec Candy Box, 1921

Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Lying Fennec Candy Box, 1921

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Théodore Haviland (the markings are difficult to capture in a photo but are present).

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Poetry Book, The Lady Of The Lake, Walter Scott, Early Edition, Georgian
Antique Poetry Book, The Lady Of The Lake, Walter Scott, Early Edition, Georgian

Antique Poetry Book, The Lady Of The Lake, Walter Scott, Early Edition, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

aged markings Bound in rich leather over board, enhanced with gilt titling and a ribbed spine Published

Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

blue lines marking major routes of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, the Chicago & North Western, the

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Victorian Botanical Orchid Print – Two Exotic Varieties, c.1888
Victorian Botanical Orchid Print – Two Exotic Varieties, c.1888

Victorian Botanical Orchid Print – Two Exotic Varieties, c.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

fine markings. The flowers appear to burst forth from a lush bed of moss, while long, arching green

Category

1880s German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Saint George & The Dragon In Domed Glass Cloche
19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Saint George & The Dragon In Domed Glass Cloche

19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Saint George & The Dragon In Domed Glass Cloche

Located in Norwich, GB

. There are some black spot markings to the inside of the dome, as shown. One of the front bun feet is

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

The Valley of Thebes at Dusk, 19th Century Realist Oil on Panel
The Valley of Thebes at Dusk, 19th Century Realist Oil on Panel

The Valley of Thebes at Dusk, 19th Century Realist Oil on Panel

By Amédée Rosier

Located in New York, NY

x 22 1⁄2 inches Size framed: 23x33in Markings: Signed lower right A pupil of Cogniet and Durand

Category

19th Century Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Panel, Wood Panel, Oil

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Located in Doha, QA

esoteric symbols and cryptic markings. The exact purpose of these texts remains unknown- they are likely

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Art Nouveau Fine Sterling Overlay Perfume Bottles signed Steuben
Pair of Art Nouveau Fine Sterling Overlay Perfume Bottles signed Steuben

Pair of Art Nouveau Fine Sterling Overlay Perfume Bottles signed Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

, marking them as coveted items for collectors and connoisseurs of fine decorative arts. The seamless

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol
Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol

Pair of Busts "Pythagoras & Epicurus" attributed to Giacomo & Giancarlo Zoffol

Located in Shippensburg, PA

best. There are no markings on the present busts to firmly place them with the Zoffoli foundry; they

Category

18th Century European Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish
Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish

Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish

$4,850

H 6.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in

Tiffany & Co. Silver Serving Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

other side is inscribed with “1907 M. T. H.” and “1939 J. T. H.,” marking the family's continued legacy

Category

19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of porcelain biscuit sculptures of eagles, Napoleon III period
Pair of porcelain biscuit sculptures of eagles, Napoleon III period

Pair of porcelain biscuit sculptures of eagles, Napoleon III period

Located in Paris, FR

incised with the words "Mre. Imple. de Sèvres". However, in the absence of the additional markings usually

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens
Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens

Oil on Copper Painting of a Hawking Scene, Carel Van Falens

Located in Lymington, GB

fine, unrestored state. Historically re-framed. Note the interesting markings to the copper plate verso

Category

18th Century Belgian Antique Markings

Materials

Copper

"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662
"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662

"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662

$1,529Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.74 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in

"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662

Located in TEYJAT, FR

commemorate the elaborate equestrian festivities marking the birth of the Dauphin. Richly detailed and

Category

Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism

Located in Esbjerg, DK

power. It was made in Europe during the 19th century. It has indistinguishable markings to one side just

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Rare c.1900 Grecian Pattern Historical Blue Royal Staffordshire Pottery Plate
Rare c.1900 Grecian Pattern Historical Blue Royal Staffordshire Pottery Plate

Rare c.1900 Grecian Pattern Historical Blue Royal Staffordshire Pottery Plate

By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1

Located in Louisville, KY

England in the late 19th century. This plate has the historic Staffordshire markings using the, “Grecian

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Poodle and Hound – Large Antique Dog Poster by Briedwiser, c.1880
Poodle and Hound – Large Antique Dog Poster by Briedwiser, c.1880

Poodle and Hound – Large Antique Dog Poster by Briedwiser, c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

coat markings, long limbs, and an attentive expression. These life-sized or near life-sized

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

A ca. 1920's American Tiger Oak Side Table, lovely patina
A ca. 1920's American Tiger Oak Side Table, lovely patina

A ca. 1920's American Tiger Oak Side Table, lovely patina

Located in San Francisco, CA

, it has a lovely patina. There are markings on the underside of the drawer, however we could not find

Category

1920s American American Craftsman Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet
Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet

Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet

Located in Esbjerg, DK

from solid brass. It has no markings and its precise provenance is unknown. It is to fitted with a

Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Antique Map of Alexander the Great's Empire & Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753
Antique Map of Alexander the Great's Empire & Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753

Antique Map of Alexander the Great's Empire & Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753

Located in Langweer, NL

northern India. The route of Alexander’s expeditions is meticulously traced across the map, marking key

Category

Mid-18th Century European Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century
Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

$2,032Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11.62 in Dm 3.75 in

Rare ARRAS Miner Lamps with Baccarat Crystal, Early 20th Century

By Arras Foundry

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

serial plate reading F6B 1580, along with a second marking on the top: F7 1583 — suggesting it may have

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Tomb Plans of the Kings at Thebes – Valley of the Kings Layout, Egypt 1776
Tomb Plans of the Kings at Thebes – Valley of the Kings Layout, Egypt 1776

Tomb Plans of the Kings at Thebes – Valley of the Kings Layout, Egypt 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

Egyptian scripts, possibly copied from actual wall markings Pococke encountered during his exploration. A

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

25 Antique Spoon English Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons 4 Set of 6
25 Antique Spoon English Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons 4 Set of 6

25 Antique Spoon English Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons 4 Set of 6

Located in Wembley, GB

markings on the back, as shown. Excellent Condition.

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

1.42 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925
1.42 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925

1.42 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

jewelry enthusiasts and those marking significant milestones with a storied, one-of-a-kind piece. Images

Category

1920s Unknown Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods
Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods

Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods

Located in Lowestoft, GB

made travelling case, with gilt tooled markings of the retailer T.G.Woods & Sons, Spencer Street London

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Tin

Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Original Glass, French circa 1900
Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Original Glass, French circa 1900

Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Original Glass, French circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

distributor markings from French regional ateliers. The glass is original and lies flat within the frame

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Pine

Large Antique Tree Planter Base, English, Orangery, Patio, Jardiniere, Victorian
Large Antique Tree Planter Base, English, Orangery, Patio, Jardiniere, Victorian

Large Antique Tree Planter Base, English, Orangery, Patio, Jardiniere, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

serial number Hand-etched tare weight markings in pounds to the tapering neck for authentic industrial

Category

Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

functional timepiece and a bold statement of modern femininity. Movement & Markings Signed: Swiss Made

Category

1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria

By Carl Kauba

Located in London, GB

• Markings: Signed “C Kauba” on base • Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor surface wear

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases
Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases

Gustave Asch Sainte Radegonde Pair of Blue Glazed Terracotta Vases

By Gustave Asch

Located in Prato, Tuscany

and a number or letter for artisan decorators; our vases also bear this type of markings. The couple

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta

1740 Batavia Chinese Massacre Engraving – Dutch Colonial Indonesia
1740 Batavia Chinese Massacre Engraving – Dutch Colonial Indonesia

1740 Batavia Chinese Massacre Engraving – Dutch Colonial Indonesia

Located in Langweer, NL

over several days, marking one of the darkest episodes in Dutch colonial history. The engraving served

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

A George I Mulberry Secretaire Bureau Attributed to Coxed & Woster
A George I Mulberry Secretaire Bureau Attributed to Coxed & Woster

A George I Mulberry Secretaire Bureau Attributed to Coxed & Woster

By Coxed and Woster

Located in London, GB

ebonized to reinforce its markings it does not take the staining effectively whereas with elm, maple and

Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Markings

Materials

Pewter

Late 19th Century French Provencial Walnut Table with Drawer
Late 19th Century French Provencial Walnut Table with Drawer

Late 19th Century French Provencial Walnut Table with Drawer

Located in Southampton, NY

markings, worn scratches, discolorations, water marks and general aging from use. An earlier addition of

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Walnut

Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey & Son, Cowes, C. 1830
Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey & Son, Cowes, C. 1830

Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey & Son, Cowes, C. 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

are: A finely turned brass hydrometer float, engraved “Sikes” with proof markings. A complete set of

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Willem IV and Princess Carolina – Antique Dutch Engraving c.1730
Willem IV and Princess Carolina – Antique Dutch Engraving c.1730

Willem IV and Princess Carolina – Antique Dutch Engraving c.1730

Located in Langweer, NL

Provinces in 1747, marking an important constitutional shift in Dutch governance. Princess Carolina of

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Kutani Porcelain Figurine of a Rabbit, Circa 1920
Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Kutani Porcelain Figurine of a Rabbit, Circa 1920

Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Kutani Porcelain Figurine of a Rabbit, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

MARKINGS Signed on the underside. DIMENSIONS Height: 6 inches Length: 7.5 inches Width: 5 inches ABOUT

Category

1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork (1785)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork (1785)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Salad Serving Fork (1785)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

quality and is in exceptional condition. The engraved heraldic marking is all very crisp. Full hallmarks

Category

1780s English Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Pipit or Small Lark by Eleazar Albin, 1730
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Pipit or Small Lark by Eleazar Albin, 1730

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Pipit or Small Lark by Eleazar Albin, 1730

Located in Langweer, NL

and grey tones, streaked chest, and subtle yellow markings on the wings. Albin’s illustration captures

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730

Located in Langweer, NL

illustration captures its elegant posture, subtle plumage patterns, and characteristic long tail markings with

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

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An assortment of antique markings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique markings — often made from ceramic, metal and earthenware — can elevate any home. Antique markings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique markings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique markings over the years, but those made by Burroughes & Watts, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Markings?

Antique markings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $14,001.