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1897 original poster The Times newspaper Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
1897 original poster The Times newspaper Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

1897 original poster The Times newspaper Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

Located in PARIS, FR

This impressive 1897 original poster was issued as a special presentation with The Times newspaper to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, marking sixty years on the British...

Category

1890s Antique Markings

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting
At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting

At the City Gates, early 20th century signed orientalist oil painting

By Douglas Arthur Teed

Located in New York, NY

Douglas Arthur Teed

 (American, 1863-1929) 

Title:  At the City Gates
 Medium: oil on canvas
 Size: 8 ¼ x 13 inches / 15 x 20 inches framed
 Markings: Signed and dated 1902 on the...

Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929
Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929

Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The contrast between the bold black and white markings of the Barnacle Goose, the striking chest pattern of the Red-breasted Goose, and the softer tones of the other species adds vis...

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1920s Swedish Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Floral Pattern, Circa 1880's
Set of 2 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Floral Pattern, Circa 1880's

Set of 2 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Floral Pattern, Circa 1880's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1880s French Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

The Faithful Companion
The Faithful Companion

The Faithful Companion

By Sidney Harry Riesenberg

Located in New York, NY

Riesenberg Title: The Faithful Companion Medium: oil on canvas Size: 18 x 16 inches / 23 x 21 inches framed Markings: Signed lower left Sidney Harry Riesenberg (12 December 1885 – ...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs, Goldeneye Ducks, Svenska Fåglar - 1929
Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs, Goldeneye Ducks, Svenska Fåglar - 1929

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs, Goldeneye Ducks, Svenska Fåglar - 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The Goldeneye, a striking northern diving duck known for its bright yellow eye and distinctive white head markings, is shown here in three different plumage variations.

Category

1920s Swedish Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's
Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's

Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

THOMSON. Satires Profanities. JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS COPY WITH ASTONISHING NOTES
THOMSON. Satires Profanities. JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS COPY WITH ASTONISHING NOTES

THOMSON. Satires Profanities. JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS COPY WITH ASTONISHING NOTES

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

"; with a 5-word marginal comment by Symonds on p. 52 and marginal markings by him on four other pages, additionally inscribed to Symonds "With A.H.

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1880s British Antique Markings

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions
Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Pair of Antique White Twin Bed Headboards with Hand-Painted Floral Medallions

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The remaining paper inventory tags and handwritten markings are consistent with early 20th-century commercial furniture labeling and add wonderful provenance and character.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Oval Gesso Mirror, Fruit Decor, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900
Antique Oval Gesso Mirror, Fruit Decor, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900

Antique Oval Gesso Mirror, Fruit Decor, Arts and Crafts Style, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Oval Gesso Mirror Decorated with Fruit This Mirror has an 3.5” wide oval frame, this is intricately carved and decorated in gesso with fruit The Oval frame is in attractive s...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Gesso

Sagittarius Astrological 14k Gold Platinum Pearl Watch Chain Pendant Necklace
Sagittarius Astrological 14k Gold Platinum Pearl Watch Chain Pendant Necklace

Sagittarius Astrological 14k Gold Platinum Pearl Watch Chain Pendant Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It is stamped 585 with a maker’s mark, weighs 5.2 grams, and measures 1 1/8" by 5/8". The design and markings suggest a mid-20th century European origin, likely from the 1950s–1970s.

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Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

French Glass Bowl with Stamped Silver Mount, First Half of the 20th Century
French Glass Bowl with Stamped Silver Mount, First Half of the 20th Century

French Glass Bowl with Stamped Silver Mount, First Half of the 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

In addition, the bowl itself bears an unidentified marking in the center of the glass base. These details confirm the authenticity and add an element of intrigue to the piece.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

1870 "Johnson's Illinois" Map Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's Illinois" Map Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's Illinois" Map Published by A. J. Johnson

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1870 publication of “Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas” is also notable for its inclusion of a treatise on physical geography by Professor A. Guyot, marking t...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand or Brush Pot, Qing Dynasty Style
Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand or Brush Pot, Qing Dynasty Style

Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand or Brush Pot, Qing Dynasty Style

Located in Wichita, KS

Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand or Brush Pot in the Qing Dynasty style, with markings on the bottom - The lettering says 771 Fire Two - which is most likely a note of its creation f...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

Set of 12 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Set of 12 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Set of 12 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Pacific Island Ethnography – Canoe, Architecture & Costume, Antique Print c.1890
Pacific Island Ethnography – Canoe, Architecture & Costume, Antique Print c.1890

Pacific Island Ethnography – Canoe, Architecture & Costume, Antique Print c.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Additional studies include palm and hand markings, possibly illustrating scarification or symbolic line patterns, as well as long ceremonial or utilitarian tools rendered at full sca...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Map Russia in Europe, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884
Antique Map Russia in Europe, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884

Antique Map Russia in Europe, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas - 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

The Caucasus Mountains appear at the southern edge of the map, marking the frontier between Russia and the Ottoman and Persian spheres of influence.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Royal Copenhagen Soup Tureen in the "Blue Fluted" Pattern
Royal Copenhagen Soup Tureen in the "Blue Fluted" Pattern

Royal Copenhagen Soup Tureen in the "Blue Fluted" Pattern

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Montreal, QC

In addition to the under glazed 3 waves Royal Copenhagen marking, (representing the 3 waterways of Denmark) there is an embossed HH.

Category

1880s Danish Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This leaf bordered heraldic marking are surmounted with coronet design. The upper rim this exceptional example of antique silverware is encircled with an applied moulded border.

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1710s French George I Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The piece bears no manufacturer's markings, but its design evokes the typical Art Nouveau period, when flowers and nature were the focus of decoration.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Henry Howell Art Deco YZ Nut Bird Ashtray, Bakelite & Macassar, 1920
Henry Howell Art Deco YZ Nut Bird Ashtray, Bakelite & Macassar, 1920

Henry Howell Art Deco YZ Nut Bird Ashtray, Bakelite & Macassar, 1920

By Henry Howell Co. Ltd

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The base has an old protective green velvet material applied and we have not removed this to check the YZ markings which would have been stamped into the base.

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bakelite, Macassar

Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal

Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal

Located in Bradenton, FL

Color is a dark brownish-purple. Seal markings on on bottom.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Soapstone

Antique 3.91 Carat Garnet 0.95 Carat Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870
Antique 3.91 Carat Garnet 0.95 Carat Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870

Antique 3.91 Carat Garnet 0.95 Carat Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Its refined period design also lends itself to marking personal achievements or being preserved as a cherished heirloom.

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1870s Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps by Marcel Guillemard with Opaline Candle Shades
Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps by Marcel Guillemard with Opaline Candle Shades

Pair of Gilt Bronze Table Lamps by Marcel Guillemard with Opaline Candle Shades

By Marcel Guillemard

Located in Bochum, NRW

Authenticated by dual markings to the reverse, these lamps are exemplary of Guillemard’s refined bronze work and are increasingly sought after by collectors of French decorative arts.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Egypt Campaign: Three Panoramic Views along the Nile, c.1802
Napoleonic Egypt Campaign: Three Panoramic Views along the Nile, c.1802

Napoleonic Egypt Campaign: Three Panoramic Views along the Nile, c.1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Historically, it belongs to the foundational corpus of Napoleonic Egypt imagery that would later culminate in the monumental Description de l’Égypte, marking the transition from roma...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

14K 56 Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Swan Motif Full Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch
14K 56 Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Swan Motif Full Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch

14K 56 Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Swan Motif Full Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Exquisitely crafted in 14K Rose Gold, this delightful antique ladies’ pocket watch was originally made for Russian market, bearing a typical 56 Russian stamp “standard” for 14K Go...

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Early 1900s Swiss Russian Empire Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British
Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British

Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British

By William Adams and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

It also has similar color and raised relief marking to the handle and seems original to the ensemble.

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1660s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Ironstone

pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris
pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris

pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The large and original signed enameled dials display all original markings while flanked to each side by laurel garlands leading to acorn finials.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas
Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

Antique Moynat Steamer Trunk on Custom Stand Early 1900s French Checkered Canvas

Located in High Point, NC

Original travel labels and destination stamps remain intact, hinting at its cosmopolitan past with markings for Napoli, London, and Penang. The patina tells a century of stories, fro...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840
Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840

Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Napoleon Receives the Keys of Vienna, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts Napoleon Bonaparte receiving the keys of th...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rare Barbary Sheep Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Amsterdam Edition, 1769
Rare Barbary Sheep Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Amsterdam Edition, 1769

Rare Barbary Sheep Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Amsterdam Edition, 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Its curled horns, expressive eye, spotted facial markings, and upright posture give the animal a spirited and alert character.

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775
Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

The coastlines are finely engraved with numerous place names marking ports, settlements, rivers, and coastal landmarks.

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Late 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Tabletop Surtout. Date: Around 1900. Émile Froment-Meurice.
Tabletop Surtout. Date: Around 1900. Émile Froment-Meurice.

Tabletop Surtout. Date: Around 1900. Émile Froment-Meurice.

By Froment-Meurice

Located in Madrid, ES

The "handles" (or points at the lateral angles of this rhomboidal piece) are crafted with detailed and elaborate work, taking the form of vegetal scrolls, combined with laurel branch...

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Early 20th Century Other Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Very Fine Russian Antique Bronze “Resting Bear” after Nikolai Lieberich
Very Fine Russian Antique Bronze “Resting Bear” after Nikolai Lieberich

Very Fine Russian Antique Bronze “Resting Bear” after Nikolai Lieberich

By Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich

Located in Shippensburg, PA

NIKOLAI LIEBERICH [after] Russian, 1828-1883 A Resting Bear Sand-cast patinated bronze with concrete core signed in Cyrillic to the underside (editeur Grisal) unsigned, posthumous ...

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19th Century European Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Famille Rose Brush Pot Vase or Hat Stand, early 20th Century
Famille Rose Brush Pot Vase or Hat Stand, early 20th Century

Famille Rose Brush Pot Vase or Hat Stand, early 20th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

Qing Dynasty style Chinese Famille Rose Hat Stand or Brush Pot with markings on the bottom - The lettering says 771 Fire Two - which is most likely a note of its creation from the s...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

German Lithograph of the Schleswig War Crossing at the Schlei Near Arnis, 1864
German Lithograph of the Schleswig War Crossing at the Schlei Near Arnis, 1864

German Lithograph of the Schleswig War Crossing at the Schlei Near Arnis, 1864

Located in Langweer, NL

Soldiers, officers, cavalry units and supply wagons are arranged across a broad landscape, with distant troop formations and a windmill marking the northern terrain of Schleswig-Hols...

Category

1860s Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1880
Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1880

Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1880

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1880s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 4 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Set of 4 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Set of 4 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.
Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.

Thonet armchair with original period leather, label.

By Thonet

Located in Milano, IT

Bentwood, molded plywood and original period leather – labeled Rare and refined armchair produced by Thonet between the 1920s and 1930s, a period marking the full maturity of the Au...

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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Jerome Massier Majolica Dessert Set with Floral Motifs, Late 19th C.
Jerome Massier Majolica Dessert Set with Floral Motifs, Late 19th C.

Jerome Massier Majolica Dessert Set with Floral Motifs, Late 19th C.

By Delphin Massier

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The plates are intaglio stamped, marking the authenticity of the pieces. The set includes: Plates: 6 plates, each with a 7.5" (19 cm) diameter, showcasing the three flowers.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Bracelet, Agate, c1902
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Bracelet, Agate, c1902

Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Bracelet, Agate, c1902

Located in valatie, NY

Each piece of polished agate has a different color and internal markings. The bracelet has a silver medal pendant with profiles of the King and Queen on one side and the reverse with...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of 5 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Set of 5 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Set of 5 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm, and authentic craftsmanship.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Silver Plique-à-Jour Iris Pendant with Mirror, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Plique-à-Jour Iris Pendant with Mirror, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Plique-à-Jour Iris Pendant with Mirror, Circa 1900

Located in Braintree, GB

Specifications: Period: Art Nouveau, circa 1900 Design: Female bust with iris flower, plique-à-jour enamel in wave brick pattern Mechanism: Hinged back revealing fitted silver mirror...

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Antique Northeastern United States Map — New England & Mid-Atlantic, Bonne, 1780
Antique Northeastern United States Map — New England & Mid-Atlantic, Bonne, 1780

Antique Northeastern United States Map — New England & Mid-Atlantic, Bonne, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Bonne’s work is recognized for its clarity, precision, and restrained aesthetic, marking a shift away from ornate decorative traditions toward geographic accuracy and legibility.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

The White House
The White House

The White House

By Louis Aston Knight

Located in New York, NY

Aston Knight

 (American, 1873-1948) Title:  The White House
 Medium: oil on panel
 Size: 14 x 10 ½ inches / 17 x 13 ¾ inches framed
 Markings: Signed lower right
 Louis Aston Knigh...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil, Panel

French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bangle
French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bangle

French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bangle

Located in New York, NY

Period: Victorian Diameter: 2.4 inches Width: 0.62 inches Markings: French Hallmarks Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 22.4 grams Diamonds ~ 0.75 carats

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1880s Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mountereau Ceramic and Bronze Three-Armed Wall Sconce
French Mountereau Ceramic and Bronze Three-Armed Wall Sconce

French Mountereau Ceramic and Bronze Three-Armed Wall Sconce

Located in Bradenton, FL

It also blends beautifully into eclectic or bohemian spaces as a statement piece, offering a touch of old-world charm. Sconce has markings on reverse side of "Montereau L M & C" (wh...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone
English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone

English Ironstone Vase and Cover, Morley Ashworth Ironstone

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Downingtown, PA

The combination of the heavy ironstone body and the lavish gilding exemplifies the grandeur of mid-Victorian interior design. Markings: Attribution: While often associated with Mas...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Ironstone

Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase

Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

Features multicolored dragons with flora and flowers. Chinese markings on bottom. In very good condition.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780
India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780

India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Bonne replaced Bellin at the Dépôt de la Marine, marking the decisive shift from decorative to scientifically grounded French mapmaking.

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

19th century Continental pair of miniature porcelain hand painted dogs, C 1890
19th century Continental pair of miniature porcelain hand painted dogs, C 1890

19th century Continental pair of miniature porcelain hand painted dogs, C 1890

Located in Central England, GB

This very pleasing pair of miniature white dogs with black markings are finely hand painted with good detail and expression.

Category

Late 19th Century European Other Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Apothecary Chest (Tansu), Kaei 1 (1848), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Inside, handwritten inscriptions indicate the order of the drawers as well as the herbal medicines once stored within. Some markings have faded, yet many remain legible, preserving a...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture, Young Lady with Fan, 1918-1920
Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture, Young Lady with Fan, 1918-1920

Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Sculpture, Young Lady with Fan, 1918-1920

By Royal Dux

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Its artistic direction changed dramatically when it was acquired by Eduard Eichler, a renowned sculptor and designer, marking the beginning of its international success.

Category

1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Regency Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish
Regency Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish

Regency Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish

By Herculaneum Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

The rim is framed by a distinctive border featuring a continuous Greek Key (meander) design interspersed with six oval reserves, each containing unique neoclassical motifs. Markings...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Markings

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

English Creamware Pottery Toy Whieldon-type Figure of a Hound
English Creamware Pottery Toy Whieldon-type Figure of a Hound

English Creamware Pottery Toy Whieldon-type Figure of a Hound

Located in Downingtown, PA

These highly collectible Antique 18th-century figures were mass-produced as decorative trinkets for the middle and upper-class home, marking a distinctive era in English ceramic hist...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

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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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