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Vintage 1950s Gilt Italian Florentine Baroque Wall Mirror Mid-Century Maximalist
Vintage 1950s Gilt Italian Florentine Baroque Wall Mirror Mid-Century Maximalist

Vintage 1950s Gilt Italian Florentine Baroque Wall Mirror Mid-Century Maximalist

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Constructed of Carved wood, plaster and gilt painted, made in italy, retains paper label, and has impressed markings, made in italy. Recently procured from original owners estate.

Category

1920s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

The Woven Union: A Vintage Maimana Kilim Masterpiece of Legacy & Heritage
The Woven Union: A Vintage Maimana Kilim Masterpiece of Legacy & Heritage

The Woven Union: A Vintage Maimana Kilim Masterpiece of Legacy & Heritage

Located in Dallas, TX

Encasing the field, a repeating Bereket border reinforces the central narrative, while inner and outer guard borders—composed of talismanic motifs—serve as protective thresholds, mar...

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Owned Watch with Family Engraving - Presidential Provenan
Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Owned Watch with Family Engraving - Presidential Provenan

Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Owned Watch with Family Engraving - Presidential Provenan

Located in Suwanee, GA

.: 61007 Model: Excelsior, Model AJ Designed for: Ladies Functions: Hours, Minutes Case material: Gold-filled Case Markings (inside): Engraved “AMY” and “DARYL” inside lid wit...

Category

1910s American Antique Markings

Materials

Gold-filled

EMPEROR AUGUSTUS Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 1st Cent. BC Pendant
EMPEROR AUGUSTUS Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 1st Cent. BC Pendant

EMPEROR AUGUSTUS Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 1st Cent. BC Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

He played a crucial role as the founder of the Roman Principate, marking the early phase of the Roman Empire. Augustus is widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

"Thumb and Finger" Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Floral Urn
"Thumb and Finger" Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Floral Urn

"Thumb and Finger" Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Floral Urn

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Downingtown, PA

The pattern name derives from the distinctive shapes of the painted leaves and petals, which were thought to resemble the impression of a thumb or finger. Markings: Script: Marked i...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Memorial for the Michigan Unit Co. L 33 That Fought in The Spanish-American War
Memorial for the Michigan Unit Co. L 33 That Fought in The Spanish-American War

Memorial for the Michigan Unit Co. L 33 That Fought in The Spanish-American War

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

The Spanish-American War (1898) was a brief conflict where the U.S. fought Spain, ending Spain's colonial rule in the Americas and resulting in the U.S. acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, ...

Category

Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris
Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris

Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Mounts are incised ‘BY’, marking Beurdeley’s celebrated workshop. A fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this bookcase combines architectural presence with exceptional...

Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Ormolu

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Silver Plate and Galalith Puzzle Beads Choker Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in Atlanta, GA

When the last fully trained artisan retired in 1975, production ceased, marking the end of one of the most remarkable artisanal legacies in French jewelry history.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Southern Germany, circa 1835
Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Southern Germany, circa 1835

Small Biedermeier Sideboard, Southern Germany, circa 1835

Located in Greven, DE

There is a handwritten marking on the back panel: H.11. This marking indicates a historical inventory or numbering within a larger stock of furniture.

Category

1830s German Biedermeier Antique Markings

Materials

Cherry

IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1575)
IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1575)

IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1575)

Located in Madrid, ES

., Roman liturgical script, various writing modules, brown and red ink (rubrics in red), lead pencil rule, tabs marking the main textual divisions of the psalter, framed initials in ...

Category

16th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Markings

Materials

Parchment Paper

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor
19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor

19th Century French Iron and Brass Scale Antique Architectural Decor

Located in High Point, NC

The cast-iron base is richly detailed with arched motifs and a central 10 kg marking, giving the piece a sculptural quality reminiscent of period ironwork.

Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Brass, Iron

Exotic Botanicals and Rare Butterflies – Hand-Colored Dutch Prints from 1775
Exotic Botanicals and Rare Butterflies – Hand-Colored Dutch Prints from 1775

Exotic Botanicals and Rare Butterflies – Hand-Colored Dutch Prints from 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

Original hand coloring remains vivid, particularly in the greens and butterfly markings. Slight age toning and a few natural paper spots consistent with 18th-century works.

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl
Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl

Napoleón III Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, wood and mother of pearl

Located in Valladolid, ES

Historically, these crosses were the most treasured souvenirs pilgrims brought back from their visit to the Holy Land, marking a spiritual connection with the Passion of Christ.

Category

1880s Old Masters Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some surface scratches (also marked with a black Sharpie - please see pictures, you will not be a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Charcoal Portrait “Laughs with World, Dies Alone”
Charcoal Portrait “Laughs with World, Dies Alone”

Charcoal Portrait “Laughs with World, Dies Alone”

Located in San Francisco, CA

Almost an apt marking for a tombstone, “Laughs with World, Dies Alone,” the title of this drawing by Granville Redmond (1871-1935) of silent film star Larry Semon was likely made on ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

English Terracotta Pug Dog Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century
English Terracotta Pug Dog Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century

English Terracotta Pug Dog Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Based on your attribution, the materials, modeling, and traditional hand-painted finish align well with English decorative animal figures produced in the late Victorian to early 20th...

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core
Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core

Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core

Located in Valladolid, ES

Historically, these crosses were the most treasured souvenirs pilgrims brought back from their visit to the Holy Land, marking a spiritual connection with the Passion of Christ.

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique Map of Sinai and Gulf of Suez by Niebuhr, Arabia, c.1774
Antique Map of Sinai and Gulf of Suez by Niebuhr, Arabia, c.1774

Antique Map of Sinai and Gulf of Suez by Niebuhr, Arabia, c.1774

Located in Langweer, NL

His maps are celebrated for their accuracy, based on direct observation and measurement, rather than second-hand reports, marking a major advancement in the cartographic study of the...

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Biblical Lands, Arabia and Canaan, Malte-Brun c.1820
Antique Map of the Biblical Lands, Arabia and Canaan, Malte-Brun c.1820

Antique Map of the Biblical Lands, Arabia and Canaan, Malte-Brun c.1820

Located in Langweer, NL

His maps are celebrated for their accuracy, based on direct observation and measurement, rather than second-hand reports, marking a major advancement in the cartographic study of the...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

English Pottery Vases decorated with Flowers and Leaves, Douton
English Pottery Vases decorated with Flowers and Leaves, Douton

English Pottery Vases decorated with Flowers and Leaves, Douton

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Downingtown, PA

Many Staffordshire and Worcester potteries produced wares in this style, marking a significant transition in taste that laid the groundwork for the ensuing Art Nouveau movement.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Pottery

Antique Bijouterie Table, French Kingwood, Brass Glazed Vitrine, Victorian, 1870
Antique Bijouterie Table, French Kingwood, Brass Glazed Vitrine, Victorian, 1870

Antique Bijouterie Table, French Kingwood, Brass Glazed Vitrine, Victorian, 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking Bijouterie with a superb glazed upper and fine figuring Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality Kingwood stocks show fine grain interest and de...

Category

1870s French High Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Modernist vase. Glass, metal. Portugal, Topazio Casquinha, circa 1900.
Modernist vase. Glass, metal. Portugal, Topazio Casquinha, circa 1900.

Modernist vase. Glass, metal. Portugal, Topazio Casquinha, circa 1900.

Located in Madrid, ES

Despite the lack of markings, it has been compared to pieces by Topazio Casquinha, highlighting the resemblance. · Size: 11,5x6,5x18 cm International Buyers – Please Note: for those...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Other Antique Markings

Materials

Other, Metal

Vintage Port Decanter, English, Glass, Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked Silver, 1928
Vintage Port Decanter, English, Glass, Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked Silver, 1928

Vintage Port Decanter, English, Glass, Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked Silver, 1928

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Charming early 20th century port or sherry decanter English cut glass presents attractively with minimal age-related marking Graceful silhouette with a lightly time-worn appearance c...

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic
Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic

Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Retaining its intact, original order with light age markings, this volume captures the vitality of Kipling’s work, presented in his distinctive vernacular style.

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Victorian Classic Fine Quality Silver Plated (7) Piece Tea Service England C1890
Victorian Classic Fine Quality Silver Plated (7) Piece Tea Service England C1890

Victorian Classic Fine Quality Silver Plated (7) Piece Tea Service England C1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

The hinged lid with fine repousse detailing and a darkwood top matching the handlewere intended to deter the heat to make it more comfortable to pour and handle. The markings on the ...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890
Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked to the side "L137M" and a Rome assay marking. CONDITION In Good Overall Condition - The base has one crack.

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Signed Orchies
Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Signed Orchies

Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Signed Orchies

By Orchies

Located in Dallas, TX

The playful pitcher is in excellent condition and has rich colors throughout in a tan skin tone. Markings on the bottom with #C2 Orchies for further authentication.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924
Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924

Meissen. "Blaue Blume” porcelain plate with floral pattern. Ca. 1900–1924

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany Pattern: Blaue Blume with insects Period: ca. 1900–1924 Material: Porcelain, blue underglaze decoration Dimensions: H. 4.5 cm, D. 28.5 cm Condition: Pr...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"
19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"

19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"

By McLoughlin Brothers

Located in Incline Village, NV

Titled on the box cover "Little Tot" and "Golden ABC Blocks" and referenced as "Golden Cubes, this is a charming and completely original 19th century (Circa 1885) four cube set of wo...

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Iberian Baroque Emerald and Silver-Gilt Pendant, 18th Century
Antique Iberian Baroque Emerald and Silver-Gilt Pendant, 18th Century

Antique Iberian Baroque Emerald and Silver-Gilt Pendant, 18th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

* Two distinct hallmarks have been identified on the reverse of the piece, consistent with the Portuguese precious metal marking system of the 17th-18th century. Hallmark 1 - Locat...

Category

1770s Portuguese Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Silver

Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920
Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920

Pair of French Bronze Wall Sconces, Neoclassical Style, Circa 1920

Located in COLMAR, FR

There are no maker’s markings or other identifying stamps present. Dimension: height 34 cm/ 13 1/3", width 27 cm/ 10 2/3", depth 9.5 cm/ 3 3/4".

Category

1920s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

'The Red Violinist ' by Marc Mendelson (London 1915 – 2013 Brussels)
'The Red Violinist ' by Marc Mendelson (London 1915 – 2013 Brussels)

'The Red Violinist ' by Marc Mendelson (London 1915 – 2013 Brussels)

Located in Knokke, BE

In his own practice, he gradually moved from figuration toward a more material and non figurative language, incorporating sand, plaster, and incised markings reminiscent of hieroglyp...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI
Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI

Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI

Located in Berlin, DE

Dial: White enamel dial with Arabic numerals for the hours and fine minute markings. The hands are intricately pierced and gilded.

Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.
Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.

Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.

Located in Omaha, NE

The underside of the settee bears a “Made in USA” mark, together with the number “3008” and a lowercase “d.” These markings establish American manufacture but have not yet been linke...

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors
Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors

Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Just one door tells a thousand stories, detailed with unique markings and wear from times gone by. In traditional buildings and period properties, architectural salvage doors make be...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Extra Large Early Thorlux Green Enamel Industrial Pendant Lights
Extra Large Early Thorlux Green Enamel Industrial Pendant Lights

Extra Large Early Thorlux Green Enamel Industrial Pendant Lights

By Thorlux

Located in Nottingham, GB

The rich green exterior retains authentic wear, scarring and surface marking acquired during decades of industrial service — a quality increasingly sought after within high-end inter...

Category

1920s British Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Ipsens Enke. Large ceramic dish with relief decoration of fish and coral
Ipsens Enke. Large ceramic dish with relief decoration of fish and coral

Ipsens Enke. Large ceramic dish with relief decoration of fish and coral

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Ipsens Enke, Denmark Material: Ceramic Dimensions: H. 4.5 cm, D. 28 cm Marking: Ipsens Enke, model no. 139. Period: 1920s–1930s Condition: Very good condition, minor si...

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1920s Danish Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden
Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden

Attributed to Edwin Lutyens - Architectural Joinery salvaged from Deanery Garden

By Edwin Lutyens

Located in Alton, GB

. - In image file 'Corbel match' It is a clear and perfect match on all proportions, the ghost markings of cornice moulding and the joint lines in the oak post joinery are a perfe...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.
Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.

Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Suite, 5 Pieces, Circa 1950s — by J. F. Day & Co.

Located in Omaha, NE

The underside of the settee bears a “Made in USA” mark, together with the number “3008” and a lowercase “d.” These markings establish American manufacture but have not yet been linke...

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Book, The Masters' Masterpieces, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian
Antique Art Book, The Masters' Masterpieces, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian

Antique Art Book, The Masters' Masterpieces, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presented in original, intact order with light age markings, this highly collectible book includes world-famous works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, alongside masterpieces by...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts
18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts

18th Century Beijing Enamel Snuff Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Basildon, GB

The lid is mounted in gilt bronze. No visible markings but very likely to be Qianlong period.

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Captain Cook Hawaii Engravings, Death & Royal Encounter, Owhyhee, c.1788
Captain Cook Hawaii Engravings, Death & Royal Encounter, Owhyhee, c.1788

Captain Cook Hawaii Engravings, Death & Royal Encounter, Owhyhee, c.1788

Located in Langweer, NL

The engravings vividly depict events that took place in Hawaii—then known as “Owhyhee”—in 1779, marking one of the most pivotal and tragic moments in the history of European explorat...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Kalo Moonstone Sterling Silver Bracelet Arts & Crafts Circa 1930 Museum Quality
Kalo Moonstone Sterling Silver Bracelet Arts & Crafts Circa 1930 Museum Quality

Kalo Moonstone Sterling Silver Bracelet Arts & Crafts Circa 1930 Museum Quality

By Kalo

Located in New York, NY

This piece has the extensive Kalo markings! Kalo was founded in 1900 in Chicago. In it's 70 year history, Kalo produced holloware, flatware, and jewelry.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece
Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece which is decorated with oriental style markings, it is topped off with a pleated coolie shape lampshad...

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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Dial: A Beautiful White Enamel Dial in perfect condition with Breguet style numerals with outer minute track markings, fully signed International Watch Co Schaffhausen.

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Markings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

A 19th C. Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table with Relief Designs, possibly Zitan
A 19th C. Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table with Relief Designs, possibly Zitan

A 19th C. Chinese Carved Hardwood Low Table with Relief Designs, possibly Zitan

Located in New York, NY

The top displays a warm brown tone with visible grain variation and natural surface markings, consistent across the length and width. The table rests on four shaped corner legs that ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Hardwood

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 'Size Adjusted'

Located in New York, NY

The detailed patterns include symbolic elements such as flowers, stars, and abstract tribal markings, all woven with meticulous attention to detail.

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

French Carved Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900
French Carved Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900

French Carved Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror plate shows visible wear and surface markings that lend the piece a lived-in, antique character.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

Mid-19th-Century French School Genre Painting in the Tradition of Greuze
Mid-19th-Century French School Genre Painting in the Tradition of Greuze

Mid-19th-Century French School Genre Painting in the Tradition of Greuze

Located in Chicago, IL

The bird, with a red marking on its head, may allude to the goldfinch, a traditional Christian symbol associated with endurance and, in some historical imagery, with Christ’s Passion.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties
Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties

Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties

Located in New York, NY

Most striking is the hand painted globe, where continents, coastlines, and fine linear markings are rendered with extraordinary clarity and precision.

Category

1870s German Rococo Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

English Sterling Silver Vanity or Bathroom Jar Box
English Sterling Silver Vanity or Bathroom Jar Box

English Sterling Silver Vanity or Bathroom Jar Box

Located in New York, NY

English sterling silver markings on side of top lid as shown in very last image.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Luxurious Lead Crystal Flush Mount With Floral Design Hollywood Regency Style
Luxurious Lead Crystal Flush Mount With Floral Design Hollywood Regency Style

Luxurious Lead Crystal Flush Mount With Floral Design Hollywood Regency Style

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hannover, DE

It even has the European CE marking, which is a really important safety certification.

Category

1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Pearl and 3.54 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Antique Pearl and 3.54 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910

Antique Pearl and 3.54 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The combination of luminous pearls and brilliant diamonds creates a balanced and refined composition, lending itself beautifully to anniversaries, commemorative events or the marking...

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1910s Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel
Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

These works depict infants and young children in natural poses, absorbed in play or contemplation, marking a shift toward expressive and modern domestic subjects within Meissen’s ear...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

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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.

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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.

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