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Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque
Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque

$276Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque

Located in Martlesham, GB

, the dates showing 1837 - 1887 marking her fifty-year reign, while the upper corners are marked 1837

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Copper

15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Starburst Brooch 2.50ct 8.68g
15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Starburst Brooch 2.50ct 8.68g

15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Starburst Brooch 2.50ct 8.68g

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

: 2.50ct Colour: G-I Clarity: SI-P1 Cut: Old & Rose Cut Weight: 8.68 grams Engravings/Markings: N/A

Category

1890s Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

77" Barthelemy Glaize Oil On Canvas “River God Rescues Naiad” Signed & Dtd
77" Barthelemy Glaize Oil On Canvas “River God Rescues Naiad” Signed & Dtd

77" Barthelemy Glaize Oil On Canvas “River God Rescues Naiad” Signed & Dtd

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.25 in W 76.75 in D 4 in

77" Barthelemy Glaize Oil On Canvas “River God Rescues Naiad” Signed & Dtd

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Romantic painters of the early 19th century, marking his career with important history paintings

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas

Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape
Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape

Figures and horses by a bridge in a river landscape

By John Wootton

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

shown within expansive landscapes rather than isolated in strict profile, marking a significant

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900

Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

loss, interior markings, and patina to hardware. Evidence of later touch-ups present. One corner seam

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Antique Chinese Peking Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1900s
Antique Chinese Peking Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1900s

Antique Chinese Peking Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1900s

Located in New York, NY

, saturated field to highlight the delicate, scattered floral sprays, marking it as a distinguished piece

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool
Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

obvious markings on this piece. In good condition. Gentle wear consistent with age and use. This bench

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Silver Candlesticks – Thailand – Richly Decorated
Pair of Silver Candlesticks – Thailand – Richly Decorated

Pair of Silver Candlesticks – Thailand – Richly Decorated

Located in NANTES, FR

are made of **silver** and weigh **56 g**. They bear the marking **“Siam.”** Regarding condition, we

Category

19th Century Thai Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis
Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis

Antique Derby Porcelain Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

quality. Markings: Title: The flower is named in script on the reverse: "Marsh Hibiscus". Factory Mark

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx

Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Eugène Lelièvre for Susse Frères – Gilt Bronze & Onyx

By Lelièvre Paris, Susse Freres

Located in CABA, AR

. Authenticity & Markings: The piece is incised with the artist's signature "E. Lelièvre" and bears the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905

Located in Brighton, GB

it was a personal gift — likely marking a romantic or family milestone. The combination of enamel

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Talavera Style Tile
19th Century Talavera Style Tile

19th Century Talavera Style Tile

$655

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.6 in

19th Century Talavera Style Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

reveals hand painted details. With no markings on the reverse, this is possibly a decorated blank from a

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th Century
Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th Century

Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, some varieties have "eye" markings, or specks of colour, some have fossilized inclusions, and others

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Agate, Brass

Fine Looking and All Original Turn of The Century Beaver & Silk Top Hat C. 1900
Fine Looking and All Original Turn of The Century Beaver & Silk Top Hat C. 1900

Fine Looking and All Original Turn of The Century Beaver & Silk Top Hat C. 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

coincides with the 55cm marking on the interior label (see images). The hat may, of course, be worn by

Category

Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Fur, Silk

A White Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Reclining Foal/Horse by Willi Münch-Khe
A White Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Reclining Foal/Horse by Willi Münch-Khe

A White Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Reclining Foal/Horse by Willi Münch-Khe

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

, positioned near the center of the base. Additional incised markings appear beside it, including the model

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk

$38,500

H 28 in W 48 in D 33 in

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

has been replaced, its original wood bears sought-after patina and markings. Mentioned in literature

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Teak

Albatross bronze sculpture, by French artist Maximilien Fiot (1886-1953)
Albatross bronze sculpture, by French artist Maximilien Fiot (1886-1953)

Albatross bronze sculpture, by French artist Maximilien Fiot (1886-1953)

By Maximilien Louis Fiot

Located in Centennial, CO

Fiot (1886-1953). On the front signed M. Fiot; on the back is the foundry marking, "Susse Fres, Paris

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Rustic Spanish Terracotta Water Jar / Urn with Hand-Painted Wave Pattern
19th C. Rustic Spanish Terracotta Water Jar / Urn with Hand-Painted Wave Pattern

19th C. Rustic Spanish Terracotta Water Jar / Urn with Hand-Painted Wave Pattern

Located in Madrid, ES

a technique that dates back to the Bronze Age. The black markings are created using manganese

Category

19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Alfred Dunhill 'Tinder Pistol' Table Lighter, Oak & Brass, Circa 1920
Alfred Dunhill 'Tinder Pistol' Table Lighter, Oak & Brass, Circa 1920

Alfred Dunhill 'Tinder Pistol' Table Lighter, Oak & Brass, Circa 1920

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Montreal, QC

(known and stylized simply as 'Dunhill') , the lighter bears markings indicating its authorship as well

Category

1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden & Metal Industrial Drafting Table
Early 20th Century French Wooden & Metal Industrial Drafting Table

Early 20th Century French Wooden & Metal Industrial Drafting Table

Located in High Point, NC

minor markings are consistent with age and use, adding authenticity and texture without compromising

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

1880s French Oak Store Counter
1880s French Oak Store Counter

1880s French Oak Store Counter

$7,595

H 50.1 in W 42.9 in D 23 in

1880s French Oak Store Counter

Located in High Point, NC

minor markings are consistent with age and use, adding authenticity and texture without compromising

Category

1880s French Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Gueridon , Side table, ebonized and carved wood and marble, Qing Dynasty, China
Gueridon , Side table, ebonized and carved wood and marble, Qing Dynasty, China

Gueridon , Side table, ebonized and carved wood and marble, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Valladolid, ES

played a pivotal role in Chinese history, marking a period of significant territorial expansion, cultural

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Charles IX pumps Shoes in black satin - France Circa 1920-1930
Pair of Charles IX pumps Shoes in black satin - France Circa 1920-1930

Pair of Charles IX pumps Shoes in black satin - France Circa 1920-1930

Located in Toulon, FR

leather lining. Black tinted leather soles with wear marks. No markings or sizes. Little used shoes. Very

Category

1920s French Antique Markings

Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833
Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833

Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833

Located in Langweer, NL

highlighting the European provinces and yellow marking the territories in Asia. A detailed reference table on

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century European 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Early 20th Century European 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring

Early 20th Century European 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in Sausalito, CA

marks. The style of the markings and constructions consistent with Early 20th century European crap

Category

1920s Antique Markings

Chinese Porcelain Deep Dish with Fruit Decoration, Late 19th Century
Chinese Porcelain Deep Dish with Fruit Decoration, Late 19th Century

Chinese Porcelain Deep Dish with Fruit Decoration, Late 19th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Chinese Porcelain Deep Dish with Fruit Decoration, Late 19th Century We do not see any marking

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold
FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

$11,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.75 in W 5.35 in D 3.75 in

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

and silver inlay, often marking pieces with a Mt. Fuji symbol. Specialized in damascene (metal inlay

Category

1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Markings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

most treasured souvenirs pilgrims brought back from their visit to the Holy Land, marking a spiritual

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Trinket Box by Hickok
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Trinket Box by Hickok

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Trinket Box by Hickok

Located in San Diego, CA

; darkened aluminum base Markings: Stamped Hickok crest on interior lid Condition: Vintage wear throughout

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Markings

Materials

Aluminum

Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Club Chair with Patinated And Worn Leather. 1920s
Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Club Chair with Patinated And Worn Leather. 1920s

Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Club Chair with Patinated And Worn Leather. 1920s

$2,506Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in

Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Club Chair with Patinated And Worn Leather. 1920s

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

markings that contribute to its character and authenticity, making each angle unique. Supported by solid

Category

1920s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Pine

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit / Bon Bon Dish (1901)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit / Bon Bon Dish (1901)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Fruit / Bon Bon Dish (1901)

By Carrington & Co

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

; Co, is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * These heraldic markings pertain to the

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scalloped Plate by Porquier-Beau, Rosporden and Pont-l’Abbé Decor
Scalloped Plate by Porquier-Beau, Rosporden and Pont-l’Abbé Decor

Scalloped Plate by Porquier-Beau, Rosporden and Pont-l’Abbé Decor

Located in NANTES, FR

-Beau manufactory is in perfect condition. On the reverse it bears the marking **“Rosporden et Pont

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Continental Kingswood Marquetry Demi-lune Commode with Original Marble Top
Continental Kingswood Marquetry Demi-lune Commode with Original Marble Top

Continental Kingswood Marquetry Demi-lune Commode with Original Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

law feet. Unfinished oak on the back. Made circa late 18th to mid 19th Century in France. Markings on

Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

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

, marking a major advancement in the cartographic study of the Middle East. This piece is particularly

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

, marking a major advancement in the cartographic study of the Middle East. This piece is particularly

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum

Located in Newark, England

, symbolising peace and longevity while also marking the autumn season. Works by Mitsuoki helped revive

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

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

, marking the rug as a space of safety, continuity, and sacred domestic life. At either end, horizontal

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Circular Bedside Cabinet
Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Circular Bedside Cabinet

Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Circular Bedside Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

marble displays gentle age-related marking consistent with use, complementing the character of the timber

Category

19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique George Wostenholm & Son IXL Hunter's Companion Double Bladed Knife
Antique George Wostenholm & Son IXL Hunter's Companion Double Bladed Knife

Antique George Wostenholm & Son IXL Hunter's Companion Double Bladed Knife

Located in New York, NY

Wostenholm IXL mark and “Hunter’s Companion,” along with Sheffield markings, reflecting the firm’s reputation

Category

19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Steel

Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900
Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900

Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

stylized eye with distinctive markings, was believed to have protective magical power and appeared

Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Markings

Materials

Stone

French Art Deco Cheval Mirror with Ebonised Frame
French Art Deco Cheval Mirror with Ebonised Frame

French Art Deco Cheval Mirror with Ebonised Frame

$2,553

H 66.54 in W 27.96 in D 11.82 in

French Art Deco Cheval Mirror with Ebonised Frame

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

original, bevelled, and displays visible foxing and age-related markings throughout. These signs of age

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club
Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club

Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club

$365

H 35 in W 4 in D 1 in

Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

fairly early lofting iron. The maker is unknown as the marking on the rear of the club head is to faint

Category

1880s British Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Trestle Base, Antique
19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Trestle Base, Antique

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Trestle Base, Antique

Located in Astoria, NY

displays rich grain, natural markings, and age-related character accumulated over generations of use. The

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Rare Art Nouveau ceramic 3-piece asparagus set by Julius Dessler, Austria
Rare Art Nouveau ceramic 3-piece asparagus set by Julius Dessler, Austria

Rare Art Nouveau ceramic 3-piece asparagus set by Julius Dessler, Austria

Located in Meulebeke, BE

remarkable antique condition. The glaze remains luminous, the modelling crisp, and the markings clear. The

Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Bussey, Ball-tail Lawn Tennis Racket, The Brighton.
Bussey, Ball-tail Lawn Tennis Racket, The Brighton.

Bussey, Ball-tail Lawn Tennis Racket, The Brighton.

$2,691

H 27.56 in W 8.27 in D 1.38 in

Bussey, Ball-tail Lawn Tennis Racket, The Brighton.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

stamp "G.G.B. & Co. London" along with the weight marking "13 oz." The frame itself is straight and

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Ash

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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.