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3 Vols British Battles on Land and Sea, Antique, Military Reference Book, C.1900
3 Vols British Battles on Land and Sea, Antique, Military Reference Book, C.1900

3 Vols British Battles on Land and Sea, Antique, Military Reference Book, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, illustrated military reference series in intact, original order with light, characterful markings, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Heavy and substantial, these are both decorative and functional library accessories. Markings: The reverse of each bookend bears the impressed circular foundry mark: B&H (intertwin...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer
Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer

Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer

Located in Miami, FL

Tanguay drawing board has become tan with age and there is a horizontal crease in the image 1.25" from the bottom edge; woman and maid drawing is mildly discolored; Wear and markings...

Category

1910s Cubist Antique Markings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Color Pencil

Creation of a Knight Ceremony, 14th Century – Hand-Colored, ca.1860
Creation of a Knight Ceremony, 14th Century – Hand-Colored, ca.1860

Creation of a Knight Ceremony, 14th Century – Hand-Colored, ca.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

This act was a crucial symbolic gesture, marking his formal acceptance as a mounted warrior entitled to bear arms.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

The Coup of 18 Brumaire – Napoleon Seizes Power, French History Engraving c.1840
The Coup of 18 Brumaire – Napoleon Seizes Power, French History Engraving c.1840

The Coup of 18 Brumaire – Napoleon Seizes Power, French History Engraving c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Historically, the event shown took place on 9 November 1799 (18 Brumaire, Year VIII), marking the overthrow of the Directory and the beginning of Napoleon’s ascent to supreme power i...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch

Located in Kastrup, DK

The upper bird features a detailed feather structure with decorative white and blue markings on its tail, while the lower bird has a smooth and simple form in warm brown tones.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Dutch toy chair by Ko Verzuu for ADO, 1920s
Dutch toy chair by Ko Verzuu for ADO, 1920s

Dutch toy chair by Ko Verzuu for ADO, 1920s

By Ko Verzuu, ADO

Located in Delft, NL

Stamped to the underside with an early pine tree stamp and with original early pencil markings. Model number 595. The story of ADO toys begins in 1918 in Apeldoorn.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Plywood

19th Century English Baroque Bench with Ornate Upholstery
19th Century English Baroque Bench with Ornate Upholstery

19th Century English Baroque Bench with Ornate Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

Versatile seat can work in two directions. No obvious markings on the bottom of the base or anywhere on the pieces.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dutch Delftware Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Vases
Pair of Dutch Delftware Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Vases

Pair of Dutch Delftware Polychrome Glazed Porcelain Vases

By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx

Located in Dallas, TX

How much pieces with this mark match up to colors, style and subject matter of the period will be an indicator of authenticity of this marking with Kocx’s work. In very good conditi...

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18th Century Danish Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900
Large Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900

Large Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Decades of use have gifted the jar with a warm, earthy patina and age-related markings—each telling a quiet story of time and tradition.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925, Barge on the Seine, B and W Photography
Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925, Barge on the Seine, B and W Photography

Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925, Barge on the Seine, B and W Photography

By Press Photo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Presentation: The piece will be securely shipped in a 17 x 13 in mat, designed to fit a standard-sized frame. Markings: No ink stamp, no legend. A glimpse into the artistic grandeur...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Early American Amber Glass Crystal? Plates Spectacular Victorian Etched Op Art 6
Early American Amber Glass Crystal? Plates Spectacular Victorian Etched Op Art 6

Early American Amber Glass Crystal? Plates Spectacular Victorian Etched Op Art 6

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Hyattsville, MD

These have a very nice mid-century geometric design, nomakers markings or signatures. There is normal utensil wear scratches to both top and bottom surfaces, but not bad at all sti...

Category

1910s American Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Glass

Victorian James Parkes 1899 Sterling Silver Argyle
Victorian James Parkes 1899 Sterling Silver Argyle

Victorian James Parkes 1899 Sterling Silver Argyle

By James Parkes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The original argyll/argyle was crafted in honour of the fifth Duke of Argyll, John Campbell (1723-1806) and his wife Elizabeth Gunning, Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon. The heraldic m...

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise
Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise

Painting of Farmyard Scene with chickens, Oil on Canvas, Signed L.J. Cruise

Located in Downingtown, PA

The work is housed in a wide, impressive gilt frame. Markings: Signature: Signed and dated in the lower left corner: "L.J.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas

California Quail Pair – Partridge Couple of California, Antique Bird Print, 1798
California Quail Pair – Partridge Couple of California, Antique Bird Print, 1798

California Quail Pair – Partridge Couple of California, Antique Bird Print, 1798

Located in Langweer, NL

The birds are rendered with careful attention to sexual dimorphism, most notably in the male’s prominent forward-curving plume and bolder facial markings, contrasted with the more su...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles
Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles

Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles

By Tahan Paris

Located in Bochum, NRW

Both the stoppers and bases bear gold markings, underscoring the attention to detail. The bottles are housed in individual compartments lined with cream-colored soie moirée (watered ...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Two goudou antelopes
Two goudou antelopes

Two goudou antelopes

By Rembrandt Bugatti

Located in PARIS, FR

He chose free-hand modeling without markings or measurements and without preparatory sketches.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700
Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700

Sunda Strait Sea Chart, Sumatra and Java, Dutch Engraving c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The chart focuses on coastal outlines, anchorages, and depth soundings, with numerous numerical markings indicating measured sea depths. These details underline the map’s practical f...

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat
American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

American Folk Art Door Stop in the Form of a Sitting Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Painting: The original polychrome paint is largely intact, defining the cat's coat markings, highlighting its paws, and emphasizing its distinct features.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Armorial Porcelain Claret Dessert Plates (Twelve)
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Armorial Porcelain Claret Dessert Plates (Twelve)

Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Armorial Porcelain Claret Dessert Plates (Twelve)

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Downingtown, PA

The crest is surmounted by a pink ribbon bearing the motto "BOULOGNE ET CADIX" (Boulogne and Cadiz). Markings: Impressed Mark: Crowned monogram "FBB" (Flight, Barr & Barr) on e...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands
Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands

Art Deco, Amsterdam School, Room Divider attr. to Jaap Gidding, The Netherlands

By Jaap Gidding

Located in Hellouw, NL

The rear sides are finished in a matte green, with chalked numbers and initials that suggest earlier use or inventory marking. A powerful and decorative architectural element, this ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

DAUM & MAJORELLE Wide pendant chandelier with acid-etched blackberries 1910-1915
DAUM & MAJORELLE Wide pendant chandelier with acid-etched blackberries 1910-1915

DAUM & MAJORELLE Wide pendant chandelier with acid-etched blackberries 1910-1915

By Daum, Louis Majorelle

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Dimensions: Height 15" (38 cm), Diameter 19.7" (50 cm) Markings: Signed and etched "Daum Nancy + France," dating this masterpiece between 1910 and 1915.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Poetry Book, The Seven Seas, Rudyard Kipling, Poems, Literary Classic
Antique Poetry Book, The Seven Seas, Rudyard Kipling, Poems, Literary Classic

Antique Poetry Book, The Seven Seas, Rudyard Kipling, Poems, Literary Classic

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Retaining its intact, original order with light age markings, this volume presents a remarkable collection of Kipling’s verse, offering literary and collectible appeal.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed A. Heins
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed A. Heins

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed A. Heins

Located in Dallas, TX

The work has changed hands many times, as indicated by the various art dealer markings on the back (including a wax seal), which only adds to its mystery and charm.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

6 Vols British Birds and Their Nests, Butler, Avian Reference Book, Victorian
6 Vols British Birds and Their Nests, Butler, Avian Reference Book, Victorian

6 Vols British Birds and Their Nests, Butler, Avian Reference Book, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A charming collection of bound and illustrated avian reference books, presented in intact, original order with delightful light markings consistent with careful use. Complete six vo...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of centerpieces. Glazed porcelain, etc. Meissen, Germany, p. 19th c.
Pair of centerpieces. Glazed porcelain, etc. Meissen, Germany, p. 19th c.

Pair of centerpieces. Glazed porcelain, etc. Meissen, Germany, p. 19th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

Meissen, Germany, possibly the second half of the 19th century, modeled after Acier. With markings at the base. They have hairs and defects; defects at the bases.

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19th Century German Other Antique Markings

Materials

Other

1814-1914 Norwegian Commemorative Plate-Coat of Arms, Lion "NORGE"
1814-1914 Norwegian Commemorative Plate-Coat of Arms, Lion "NORGE"

1814-1914 Norwegian Commemorative Plate-Coat of Arms, Lion "NORGE"

Located in Skien, NO

Antique wall-hanging plate / table decor / commemorative plate from 1914, marking the 100th anniversary of 1814 – 17. Mai / 17.

Category

1910s Norwegian Antique Markings

Materials

Faience

French bulldog
French bulldog

French bulldog

By Rembrandt Bugatti

Located in PARIS, FR

He chose free-hand modeling without markings or measurements and without preparatory sketches.

Category

Early 20th Century French School Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

19thC. Four Bottle Victorian Silver Plated & Crystal Cruet Set, England, C.1880
19thC. Four Bottle Victorian Silver Plated & Crystal Cruet Set, England, C.1880

19thC. Four Bottle Victorian Silver Plated & Crystal Cruet Set, England, C.1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

The condition of the set is very good, with no dents, no bent silver (never dropped); the crystal is void of any chips or cracks to the glass; all in all, completely all original wit...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Monomotapa Empire Map – East Africa, French Cartography, c.1740
Monomotapa Empire Map – East Africa, French Cartography, c.1740

Monomotapa Empire Map – East Africa, French Cartography, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

Latitude and longitude markings provide a scientific framework, reflecting the influence of Delisle’s reformist cartographic approach, which emphasized accuracy and critical source c...

Category

1740s French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

8 Orchid Conservatory Service Plates Painted and Signed E. Challinor for Pickard
8 Orchid Conservatory Service Plates Painted and Signed E. Challinor for Pickard

8 Orchid Conservatory Service Plates Painted and Signed E. Challinor for Pickard

By E.&C. Challinor, Pickard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Challinor belonged to the circle of Pickard studio painters authorized to sign their work—a distinction marking consistent artistic merit and identifiable style.

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Sumatra Gasteracantha Spiders – Antique Natural History Print c.1887
Sumatra Gasteracantha Spiders – Antique Natural History Print c.1887

Sumatra Gasteracantha Spiders – Antique Natural History Print c.1887

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustration includes species with black, yellow, red, and white markings, showcasing their morphological diversity.

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Silver plated coffee pot by BENETFINK&Co, Cheapside London, England, late 19th
Silver plated coffee pot by BENETFINK&Co, Cheapside London, England, late 19th

Silver plated coffee pot by BENETFINK&Co, Cheapside London, England, late 19th

By Benetfink & Co.

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The brand of the company with an address on Cheapside (central London) allows us to date the product to the end of the XIX – beginning of the XX century. The EPGS marking indicates a...

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780
Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780

Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper fish, the “Black Wrasse,” is rendered in natural shades of olive and brown with precisely engraved scales and fins, while the lower specimen displays vibrant blue and green...

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair Multani Indian Jaipur Hand Painted Blue & White Pottery Plaques
Pair Multani Indian Jaipur Hand Painted Blue & White Pottery Plaques

Pair Multani Indian Jaipur Hand Painted Blue & White Pottery Plaques

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Both have unglazed bases with indistinct painted markings. Provenance: acquired in the UK Art Market.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Bilzen, BE

Most comparable scales were made with brass or copper pans – making this example particularly rare. Markings: inscribed “GARANTIE” in a cartouche under the central figure – a typica...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790
Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790

Small Louis XVI period Mirror - grey and gilded painted wood circa 1790

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The Louis XVI style, born in the 1770s, is distinguished by its measured elegance and neoclassical inspiration, marking a return to symmetry and rigor after the fantasies of Rococo.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Mirror

Antique French Neoclassical Red and Gold Tole Cachepot with Brass Lion Heads
Antique French Neoclassical Red and Gold Tole Cachepot with Brass Lion Heads

Antique French Neoclassical Red and Gold Tole Cachepot with Brass Lion Heads

Located in Elkhart, IN

Details: Dimensions: 5.63"W x 5.63"D x 5.25"H Materials: Tole, brass lion head handles Origin: France Era: Early 20th Century Markings: Marked "Made in France" Condition: Good origin...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston
19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

19thC. Silver Plated Victorian Figural Toothpick Holder By James Tufts, Boston

By James W. Tufts

Located in Incline Village, NV

Could have also been used for wooden matches to light candles. Markings and etching on the underneath indicate it was made by "James W.

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1880s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

18th cent. Antique French Bonbonniere Box VP Veuve Perrin Faience Enamel / 200g
18th cent. Antique French Bonbonniere Box VP Veuve Perrin Faience Enamel / 200g

18th cent. Antique French Bonbonniere Box VP Veuve Perrin Faience Enamel / 200g

Located in Malmö, SE

At that point, his widow Pierette Candelot assumed control and the firm became known as Veuve Perrin (translated as Widow Perrin), marking its objects with a conjoined "VP" monogram ...

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1790s French Baroque Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Architectural Element, Hand-carved Marble, Sculpted Birds
19th Century French Architectural Element, Hand-carved Marble, Sculpted Birds

19th Century French Architectural Element, Hand-carved Marble, Sculpted Birds

Located in Madrid, ES

On the back can be seen the remains of mortar, some mounting holes, and the etched lines and marks used by the sculptor to organize the carving process, these markings evidence of th...

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Fine Quality Walnut Coffee Table  This is a very heavy quality piece
Fine Quality Walnut Coffee Table  This is a very heavy quality piece

Fine Quality Walnut Coffee Table This is a very heavy quality piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Fine Quality Walnut Coffee Table This is a very heavy quality piece it is made in solid walnut with Lyre Shaped Legs and a solid top with a moulded edge An interesting and good look...

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1920s French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Walnut

Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled

Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled

By Flexible Flyer, Walt Disney

Located in New York, NY

Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. This piece would make a good reverse side Display to pair with another sled with more intact stenciling on the front side.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

The Nilometer on Rhoda, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
The Nilometer on Rhoda, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

The Nilometer on Rhoda, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

The Nilometer on Rhoda Island in Cairo is an ancient, historic structure with a pillar arising out of the water in a well with graduated markings used to measure the Nile River's wat...

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1840s Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set
19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set

19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

These markings can help identify the origin, but further research or comparison with established reference guides is necessary.

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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large French Art Deco Stoneware Planter by Denbac, Flambé Glaze, 1910s
Large French Art Deco Stoneware Planter by Denbac, Flambé Glaze, 1910s

Large French Art Deco Stoneware Planter by Denbac, Flambé Glaze, 1910s

By Denbac

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

However, the company was unable to survive the disruptions of the Second World War, marking the end of Denbac’s remarkable production era.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Bronze Tiffany Style Table / Wall Lamp With Steuben Shade
Vintage Bronze Tiffany Style Table / Wall Lamp With Steuben Shade

Vintage Bronze Tiffany Style Table / Wall Lamp With Steuben Shade

Located in Doraville, GA

A heavy solid bronze high quality table lamp or wall lamp. No markings on the lamp, but probably American dating from the first quarter of the 20th century.

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères
Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

The stone displays age-appropriate luting and the movement retains its historical markings, representing a significant era in French industrial horology.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Slate

1838 Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Grasses of the Four Seasons.
1838 Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Grasses of the Four Seasons.

1838 Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Grasses of the Four Seasons.

Located in Kyoto, JP

The gently arching stems of Bush Clover introduce a note of early autumn melancholy, while Hardy Begonia and the silvery plumes of Susuki grass complete the passage, marking the quie...

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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Markings

Materials

Silk

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

Antique Pair of Beswick Staffordshire Dogs

Located in Ipswich, GB

True original matching pair with L and R markings to the underneath. Lovely colours and condition.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Book, Fred Markham In Russia, Memoir, Travel Literature, Victorian, 1884
Antique Book, Fred Markham In Russia, Memoir, Travel Literature, Victorian, 1884

Antique Book, Fred Markham In Russia, Memoir, Travel Literature, Victorian, 1884

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Published circa 1884 and presented in intact, original order with light markings, this volume combines literary interest with a decorative appeal.

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rare Important Estate Handpainted Antique Vienna Austria Austrian Urn Women Vase
Rare Important Estate Handpainted Antique Vienna Austria Austrian Urn Women Vase

Rare Important Estate Handpainted Antique Vienna Austria Austrian Urn Women Vase

Located in New York, NY

Stamped on the Bottom with Bee Hive Marking and Signed Austria. Taken out a Grand New York City, Sutton Place Apartment.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Statue 1920
Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Statue 1920

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Statue 1920

By Charles Lemanceau

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Width: 14.9" (37.8 cm) Height: 9.45" (24 cm) Depth: 5.6" (14.3 cm) Condition: Very good vintage condition Markings: Stamped “2 FRANCE 978” on the base (see photo) Provenance: Illust...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Set of three sculptural iron chairs, in the style of André Dubreuil
Set of three sculptural iron chairs, in the style of André Dubreuil

Set of three sculptural iron chairs, in the style of André Dubreuil

By André Dubreuil

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Marked “ARE” and “EZ/AL” multiple times in the metal, the origin of these chairs remains undocumented, adding to their intrigue. The markings likely relate to the material source rat...

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Late 19th Century French Post-Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique c.1880 Wedgwood Majolica jug, owned by fashion legend André Leon Talley
Antique c.1880 Wedgwood Majolica jug, owned by fashion legend André Leon Talley

Antique c.1880 Wedgwood Majolica jug, owned by fashion legend André Leon Talley

By Wedgwood

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Impressed on reverse with Diamond Registration markings, part of the English pattern registration system that was in effect from 1842-1883.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Pewter

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Founded in the early 1700s, Meissen was the first European porcelain manufacturer to successfully produce hard-paste porcelain, marking the beginning of a new era in ceramic artistry.

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1880s German Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

Lapparra - 204pcs. Antique Louis XV French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
Lapparra - 204pcs. Antique Louis XV French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set

Lapparra - 204pcs. Antique Louis XV French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set

By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier

Located in Wilmington, DE

Coats of arms were carefully engraved on pieces, sometimes accompanied by commemorative inscriptions marking special occasions. The most elaborate orders involved close collaboration...

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Hand Crafted 18th Century Cabinet
Vintage Boho Hand Crafted 18th Century Cabinet

Vintage Boho Hand Crafted 18th Century Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Notably, the chest bears carved dates "1762" and "1831," suggesting either its original creation and a later significant modification or simply marking important historical moments, ...

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18th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

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Antique Markings For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

Questions About Antique Markings

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify antique clockmakers' marks, try taking a photo with your mobile device. A reverse image search may turn up a match that will allow you to make a positive identification. If not, type a description of the marking into a search engine or review image guides and other references published on trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique clocks on 1stDibs.