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Pair of Portuguese Palissy-Style Majolica Goblets, Circa 1870
Pair of Portuguese Palissy-Style Majolica Goblets, Circa 1870

Pair of Portuguese Palissy-Style Majolica Goblets, Circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

Inventory sticker with “6s, 276, and 2 of 2” on the bottom of each piece. No other obvious markings present on the piece otherwise. In good condition.

Category

1870s Portuguese Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Coalport Cobalt Blue Porcelain Cabinet Plate Frederick Howard, Floral Still Life
Coalport Cobalt Blue Porcelain Cabinet Plate Frederick Howard, Floral Still Life

Coalport Cobalt Blue Porcelain Cabinet Plate Frederick Howard, Floral Still Life

Located in Nottingham, GB

The bone china body remains clean to the reverse, with a smooth foot rim and clear glaze over the factory markings. We ship internationally, tracked. Please see our other items for ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Bone

French Turquoise Crackle-Glaze Ceramic Jar with White Metal Pineapple Finial
French Turquoise Crackle-Glaze Ceramic Jar with White Metal Pineapple Finial

French Turquoise Crackle-Glaze Ceramic Jar with White Metal Pineapple Finial

Located in Nottingham, GB

Underneath, the recessed base and unglazed foot rim reveal a dark, dense clay body with faint, indistinct impressed markings that remain unidentified. The interior of the lid is fini...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

18th Century Stone Bowl Charcoal Gray Black Mortar Planter 8.7 lb
18th Century Stone Bowl Charcoal Gray Black Mortar Planter 8.7 lb

18th Century Stone Bowl Charcoal Gray Black Mortar Planter 8.7 lb

Located in Somis, CA

Its richly textured surface is distinguished by intricate natural mineral patterns, scattered russet markings, and a beautifully weathered patina. One of the most fascinating charact...

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Granite

19th Century French Painted Figural Gardener Cachepot Planter
19th Century French Painted Figural Gardener Cachepot Planter

19th Century French Painted Figural Gardener Cachepot Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressed or incised maker’s mark is visible inside the container, while additional lettering appears near the figure’s feet, although the markings are difficult to decipher. The...

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Cast Stone

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Table with Three Drawers
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Table with Three Drawers

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Writing Table with Three Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

The walnut surface displays a rich, warm patina developed over generations of use, with beautiful variations in tone, natural markings, and signs of age. A gentle, characteristic und...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Markings

Materials

Walnut

Fairey-Reed Pattern Twin-Blade Duralumin Aircraft Propeller
Fairey-Reed Pattern Twin-Blade Duralumin Aircraft Propeller

Fairey-Reed Pattern Twin-Blade Duralumin Aircraft Propeller

Located in Nottingham, GB

Deeply struck along the raised outer rim are markings reading 'SERIAL NO FR2766H 2' positioned directly adjacent to a clear production date stamp of September 1932.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Steel

A Fine Late 19th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Fireplace
A Fine Late 19th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Fireplace

A Fine Late 19th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Fireplace

Located in Ware, GB

The dark grey marble is beautifully veined throughout, including areas of warm golden marking, providing a dramatic backdrop to the pale statuary marble and emphasising the quality a...

Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Swiss Silvered Open Face Pocket Watch with Hebrew Dial and Fob Chain
Swiss Silvered Open Face Pocket Watch with Hebrew Dial and Fob Chain

Swiss Silvered Open Face Pocket Watch with Hebrew Dial and Fob Chain

Located in Nottingham, GB

The mechanism incorporates a cylinder escapement, a gilt three-arm balance wheel, a coiled blued-steel hairspring, and an index regulator on the balance cock inscribed with standard ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Metal

Swiss Diamond and Enamel Spherical Pendant Watch with Brooch
Swiss Diamond and Enamel Spherical Pendant Watch with Brooch

Swiss Diamond and Enamel Spherical Pendant Watch with Brooch

Located in Nottingham, GB

It displays crisp blue Arabic hour numerals with the 12 o'clock numeral picked out in contrasting red, framed by gilt minute markings and driven by blued steel hands. The piece winds...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Gold

Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913
Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913

Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Blomberg

Located in Hammarö, SE

Furniture retaining its original NK inventory markings is increasingly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and connoisseurs, as these markings strengthen authenticity and...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Mahogany

American Painted Tin Shorebird Decoy on Wood Stand, circa 1900
American Painted Tin Shorebird Decoy on Wood Stand, circa 1900

American Painted Tin Shorebird Decoy on Wood Stand, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The bird is modeled with a long tapered bill, rounded body and raised tail, its surface retaining an appealing distressed painted finish in dark brown, black and cream tones. Small s...

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Iron, Tin

Antique Victorian Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel Dog Figurine
Antique Victorian Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel Dog Figurine

Antique Victorian Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel Dog Figurine

Located in Nottingham, GB

The modelled texture of the fur is accentuated with gentle brushwork, while the face displays finely detailed pupils, muzzle markings, and individual black claws picked out on each p...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.
19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The reverse bears a blue shield-style mark associated with Vienna-style Austrian porcelain decoration, together with additional handwritten or impressed production markings. Dimentio...

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Chinese Porcelain Plate elegant lady in garden , Qianlong, circa 1760
Chinese Porcelain Plate elegant lady in garden , Qianlong, circa 1760

Chinese Porcelain Plate elegant lady in garden , Qianlong, circa 1760

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The pattern is beautifully hand painted in polychrome enamels of many shades of green, blue, pink, orange and yellow, with gilded enhancement. There are no markings to the base of t...

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Juvenile Edition
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Juvenile Edition

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Juvenile Edition

Located in Nottingham, GB

Internally, the paper leaves display mild age toning, light handling marks, and occasional scattered foxing appropriate to antique rag paper, with early pencil markings on the front ...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Paper

German Art Deco Wooden Chandelier with Stone Shades, circa 1929
German Art Deco Wooden Chandelier with Stone Shades, circa 1929

German Art Deco Wooden Chandelier with Stone Shades, circa 1929

Located in Helsinki, FI

The interior bears the date stamp “11 Feb. 1929” together with the marking “D.R. Patent Nr. 394068,” providing an interesting documentary detail.

Category

1920s Finnish Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Victorian Turned Sycamore Table Croquet Parlour Game Set
Antique Victorian Turned Sycamore Table Croquet Parlour Game Set

Antique Victorian Turned Sycamore Table Croquet Parlour Game Set

Located in Nottingham, GB

The wooden clamp jaws retain portions of their protective green baize lining to prevent marking furniture during a match. Manufactured in England during the late 19th century, set...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Brass, Lead, Wire

North Eastern Automobile & Motor Cycle Association Medal
North Eastern Automobile & Motor Cycle Association Medal

North Eastern Automobile & Motor Cycle Association Medal

Located in Nottingham, GB

The reverse bears no additional markings or inscriptions. Particularly appealing is the survival of the original presentation box, allowing the medal to be displayed and preserved a...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Majolica Barboutine Two Plates Birds Swallow Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Majolica Barboutine Two Plates Birds Swallow Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Majolica Barboutine Two Plates Birds Swallow Early 20th Century

Located in Uppsala , SE

The plates carry an impressed 259 mold number, a marking style consistent with early 20th‑century European majolica workshops that used numeric molds rather than full factory stamps.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Sapphire Ring
Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Sapphire Ring

Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Sapphire Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

The interior of the band retains a partially worn “PLAT” hallmark, consistent with platinum, though part of the original marking has been lost from wear over time. This natural wear ...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Era Meriden Silver Plate & Pressed Glass Pickle Castor & Tongs
Victorian Era Meriden Silver Plate & Pressed Glass Pickle Castor & Tongs

Victorian Era Meriden Silver Plate & Pressed Glass Pickle Castor & Tongs

By Meriden Britannia Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Frame: 11.5 inches high x 6 inches wide Glass Jar: 5.5 inches inches in diameter x 3.25 inches high, including the lid Tongs: 7 inches long x 2 inches wide Markings: The bottom of t...

Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Italian Grand Tour Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, Classical Profile
Antique Italian Grand Tour Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, Classical Profile

Antique Italian Grand Tour Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, Classical Profile

Located in Nottingham, GB

The reverse reveals the hand-ground flat surface of the lava plaque, retaining faint rasp markings from the workshop, and is fitted with a traditional tube hinge, a long steel pin, a...

Category

19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Malloch Patent Salmon and Trout Fly Tin with Hand-Tied Flies
Antique Malloch Patent Salmon and Trout Fly Tin with Hand-Tied Flies

Antique Malloch Patent Salmon and Trout Fly Tin with Hand-Tied Flies

Located in Nottingham, GB

Malloch of Perth, though exterior markings have rubbed away over time. The metalwork displays genuine age, with paint flaking, surface oxidisation, and exposed bare metal across the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Steel

Rambervillers Art Nouveau Grès Flammé Iridescent Lustre Ceramic Vase, c.1920
Rambervillers Art Nouveau Grès Flammé Iridescent Lustre Ceramic Vase, c.1920

Rambervillers Art Nouveau Grès Flammé Iridescent Lustre Ceramic Vase, c.1920

Located in Nottingham, GB

The underside of the base reveals the buff stoneware clay body and is impressed with factory markings. These include the circular workshop stamp reading ""RAMBERVILLERS"" with ""(Vos...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Stoneware

1831 Hungarian Original Blue Hand-Painted Pine Armoire
1831 Hungarian Original Blue Hand-Painted Pine Armoire

1831 Hungarian Original Blue Hand-Painted Pine Armoire

Located in Round Top, TX

The date 1831 is clearly visible near the top, while a faint residual marking nearby appears to read 1718. This earlier marking may indicate that the armoire was handed down through ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Pine, Paint

WELLS, H. G.. The Island of Doctor Moreau. 1896 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE
WELLS, H. G.. The Island of Doctor Moreau. 1896 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE

WELLS, H. G.. The Island of Doctor Moreau. 1896 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

CONDITION: Fresh and bright, head and foot of spine fine, inner and outer hinges fine, back corners square, no spotting or foxing to be found anywhere in the book, no bookplate or pr...

Category

1890s American Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Paper

G. Masterman Silver Pair-Cased Verge Automaton Pocket Watch, Battle of Arcola
G. Masterman Silver Pair-Cased Verge Automaton Pocket Watch, Battle of Arcola

G. Masterman Silver Pair-Cased Verge Automaton Pocket Watch, Battle of Arcola

Located in Nottingham, GB

Regulation is adjusted via an engraved silver disc calibrated with 'Avance' and 'Retard' markings and traversed by a blued indicator. The backplate is engraved in flowing cursive scr...

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Brass, Steel, Silver, Enamel

Antique French Enameled Japonisme Vase by Jules Vieillard, 1880s
Antique French Enameled Japonisme Vase by Jules Vieillard, 1880s

Antique French Enameled Japonisme Vase by Jules Vieillard, 1880s

By Amedee de Caranza

Located in Glasgow, GB

The underside bears the impressed Jules Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux factory mark, together with additional production markings. Condition: Good antique condition. Restoration to a ...

Category

1880s French Japonisme Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

Rare Victorian Onyx Adjustable Bookstand with Hardstone Flowers, Sterling Mounts
Rare Victorian Onyx Adjustable Bookstand with Hardstone Flowers, Sterling Mounts

Rare Victorian Onyx Adjustable Bookstand with Hardstone Flowers, Sterling Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The fittings bear impressed markings, including the word "PATENT" and the number "19863," evidence of the sophisticated mechanical construction characteristic of superior Victorian d...

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Marble, Silver

Stellmacher Teplitz Secessionist Pottery Jug with Knight Decoration, c. 1905
Stellmacher Teplitz Secessionist Pottery Jug with Knight Decoration, c. 1905

Stellmacher Teplitz Secessionist Pottery Jug with Knight Decoration, c. 1905

By Turn-Teplitz

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The underside bears the printed Stellmacher Teplitz factory mark featuring a vase emblem, together with additional production markings. Condition: Good antique condition with light ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Edwardian Walnut Triptych Dressing Mirror Converted for Wall Hanging
Antique Edwardian Walnut Triptych Dressing Mirror Converted for Wall Hanging

Antique Edwardian Walnut Triptych Dressing Mirror Converted for Wall Hanging

Located in Nottingham, GB

The silvered plates show characterful age markings, including light haze, gentle desaturation, and faint speckling across the glass surfaces.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

French Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Upholstered Bench with Lattice Ends, circa 1920
French Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Upholstered Bench with Lattice Ends, circa 1920

French Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Upholstered Bench with Lattice Ends, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

The frame is carved and turned to imitate bamboo, with raised ring details marking the joints throughout the legs, rails, and stretchers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Markings

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Vaughton & Sons 9ct Gold Blackpool FC Fylde Cup Football Winner's Medal
Vaughton & Sons 9ct Gold Blackpool FC Fylde Cup Football Winner's Medal

Vaughton & Sons 9ct Gold Blackpool FC Fylde Cup Football Winner's Medal

Located in Nottingham, GB

During that inaugural campaign, Blackpool secured their first competitive silverware by claiming the Fylde Cup, followed by the Lancashire Junior Cup, marking this award as the earli...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe. Queen Mab. 1822 - SECOND EDITION - CANCEL ISSUE
SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe. Queen Mab. 1822 - SECOND EDITION - CANCEL ISSUE

SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe. Queen Mab. 1822 - SECOND EDITION - CANCEL ISSUE

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

CONDITION: No previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, A VERY GOOD COPY.

Category

1820s American Antique Markings

Materials

Paper, Leather

19th Century Japanese Gold Ground Two-Panel Screen with Lion and Peonies
19th Century Japanese Gold Ground Two-Panel Screen with Lion and Peonies

19th Century Japanese Gold Ground Two-Panel Screen with Lion and Peonies

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The lion is depicted in a dynamic pose, its powerful body covered with distinctive circular markings and finely rendered fur. Its elaborate mane and tail are formed from rhythmic, sw...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Belgian Art Deco Green Uranium Pressed Glass Handled Centrepiece Bowl
Belgian Art Deco Green Uranium Pressed Glass Handled Centrepiece Bowl

Belgian Art Deco Green Uranium Pressed Glass Handled Centrepiece Bowl

Located in Nottingham, GB

Embossed capital lettering reading ""FAIT EN BELGIQUE"" is cast directly into the glass along the lower perimeter, confirming its Belgian manufacture. This marking was commonly used ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Uranium Glass

Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Tin-Glazed Earthenware Wall Charger
Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Tin-Glazed Earthenware Wall Charger

Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Tin-Glazed Earthenware Wall Charger

Located in Nottingham, GB

The underside exhibits small pinholes, glaze irregularities, and faint suspension markings consistent with traditional kiln firing and hanging.

Category

18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Cauldon Porcelain Cabinet Plate Painted J Birbeck Snr, Canvasback & Little Stint
Cauldon Porcelain Cabinet Plate Painted J Birbeck Snr, Canvasback & Little Stint

Cauldon Porcelain Cabinet Plate Painted J Birbeck Snr, Canvasback & Little Stint

Located in Nottingham, GB

Alongside the Cauldon mark is a circular pink printed crest marking the piece as supplied through Higgins & Seiter of New York, the well-known American retailer specializing in i...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup, Ca Mau Shipwreck Cargo
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup, Ca Mau Shipwreck Cargo

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup, Ca Mau Shipwreck Cargo

Located in Nottingham, GB

The underside of the foot retains an original circular Sotheby's Amsterdam recovery label from the 2007 dispersal, inscribed with lot code 50022 and Ca Mau Binh Thuan collection mark...

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Early 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Hand-Painted Terracotta Cocker Spaniel Pottery Figure
Large Antique Hand-Painted Terracotta Cocker Spaniel Pottery Figure

Large Antique Hand-Painted Terracotta Cocker Spaniel Pottery Figure

Located in Nottingham, GB

Crisp tooling defines the feathered coat across the legs, shoulders and flank, while delicate black stippling along the chest and forelegs mimics natural roan or ticked markings agai...

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Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta

Steephill and Earl Dysart's Imbowered Cottage, Ventnor Cove Beyond, 1821
Steephill and Earl Dysart's Imbowered Cottage, Ventnor Cove Beyond, 1821

Steephill and Earl Dysart's Imbowered Cottage, Ventnor Cove Beyond, 1821

Located in Langweer, NL

All of it is there in the engraving: the thatched cottage half buried in trees, the seat set out on the headland, the staff marking the cave below, the cove opening beyond. Few plate...

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Viner & Co Turquoise and Three-Colour Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch
Viner & Co Turquoise and Three-Colour Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch

Viner & Co Turquoise and Three-Colour Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beneath the glass, the matted gold dial displays applied gold Roman numerals framed by a two-colour gold floral wreath at the centre and delicate minute markings along the outer peri...

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Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Gold, Steel

Antique Hand-Carved Primitive Wooden Folk Art Head Bust with Aged Patina
Antique Hand-Carved Primitive Wooden Folk Art Head Bust with Aged Patina

Antique Hand-Carved Primitive Wooden Folk Art Head Bust with Aged Patina

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

The lower portion of the carving flares dramatically into an organic, conical base block showing distinct adze or hand-chisel markings. The wood boasts a richly dark, heavily oxidiz...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique Markings

Materials

Hardwood

G Ponti- R Ginori, Italian Art Deco Ceramic "Freccia" Tableware Set3 Pcs, Circa
G Ponti- R Ginori, Italian Art Deco Ceramic "Freccia" Tableware Set3 Pcs, Circa

G Ponti- R Ginori, Italian Art Deco Ceramic "Freccia" Tableware Set3 Pcs, Circa

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Based on the official factory dating numbers stamped on the undersides, this set can be precisely dated to 1932-1933, marking the definitive peak of the legendary architect and desig...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Bee Orchid and Lady's Slipper, Antique British Orchid Plate, circa 1873
Bee Orchid and Lady's Slipper, Antique British Orchid Plate, circa 1873

Bee Orchid and Lady's Slipper, Antique British Orchid Plate, circa 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

Below it the bee ophrys and the two spider orchids carry pink or greenish sepals around rounded brown lips with paler yellowish markings, the features that give them their insect nam...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Scottish Arts & Crafts Silver and Oval Faceted Citrine Brooch
Antique Scottish Arts & Crafts Silver and Oval Faceted Citrine Brooch

Antique Scottish Arts & Crafts Silver and Oval Faceted Citrine Brooch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Materials: Silver and faceted citrine (cairngorm quartz) Fastening: Hinged pin and C-clasp Markings: Stamped ""SILVER"" Dimensions: 3.8 cm wide by 3.5 cm high We ship internation...

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Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Antique Spanish Rustic Side Table with Drawer, Cherrywood, circa 1800–1850
Antique Spanish Rustic Side Table with Drawer, Cherrywood, circa 1800–1850

Antique Spanish Rustic Side Table with Drawer, Cherrywood, circa 1800–1850

Located in Casteren, NL

Lighter, smoothly polished areas alternate with darker markings, subtle irregularities, and old signs of wear, lending considerable depth to the surface.

Category

1820s Spanish Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Cherry

Study of a Bay Racehorse Profile 1907 British Equestrian Sporting Oil Painting
Study of a Bay Racehorse Profile 1907 British Equestrian Sporting Oil Painting

Study of a Bay Racehorse Profile 1907 British Equestrian Sporting Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Painted in 1907, the horse is presented against a simple muted background, placing the focus firmly on its form, colouring and distinctive white markings. The restrained palette and...

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Early 20th Century English School Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Diana
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Diana

Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Diana

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

While weathered, the sculptural details of the bust are in good condition, features of the face still intact and her hair swept back. Markings on the back suggest that there was orig...

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

1900s Classic Beige Solid Field Chinese Motifs Antique Peking Small Wool Rug
1900s Classic Beige Solid Field Chinese Motifs Antique Peking Small Wool Rug

1900s Classic Beige Solid Field Chinese Motifs Antique Peking Small Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

These traditional elements elevate the piece beyond simple utility, marking it as a collectible example of antique rugs that retains its artistic integrity after more than a century.

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Early 1900s Chinese Classical Greek Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Antique Pair of Ault Pottery Flared Ceramic Vases Painted with Facing Swallows
Antique Pair of Ault Pottery Flared Ceramic Vases Painted with Facing Swallows

Antique Pair of Ault Pottery Flared Ceramic Vases Painted with Facing Swallows

Located in Nottingham, GB

The hand-painted enamels remain distinct and well-adhered, retaining their feathered detailing, delicate eye markings, and long bifurcated tail feathers without noticeable paint loss...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

E. Howard 23j Series 0 16S RR Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial Original Box/Papers
E. Howard 23j Series 0 16S RR Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial Original Box/Papers

E. Howard 23j Series 0 16S RR Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial Original Box/Papers

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Dearborn, MI

Production: 4,000 (16S-M1907-23J-ONL-A5PTI-HOOKED BRIDGE JEWELED BARREL) Size: 16s Jewels: 23j Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Movement Confi...

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1910s Victorian Antique Markings

Betjemann's Patent Gilt Metal & Champlevé Enamel Miniature Scent Tantalus
Betjemann's Patent Gilt Metal & Champlevé Enamel Miniature Scent Tantalus

Betjemann's Patent Gilt Metal & Champlevé Enamel Miniature Scent Tantalus

Located in Nottingham, GB

Each bottle is cut with interlocking diamond facets around the body, finished with a flared collar rim and fitted with a substantial spherical multi-faceted glass stopper. Marking...

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Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Flying Stork Canvas and Wood Steamer Trunk with Brass Fittings
Antique Flying Stork Canvas and Wood Steamer Trunk with Brass Fittings

Antique Flying Stork Canvas and Wood Steamer Trunk with Brass Fittings

Located in Nottingham, GB

A pair of painted horizontal stripes in faded green and red traces across the front, lid, and side panels, a classic owner or transit identification marking commonly applied during p...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Antique Cold-Painted Cast Bronze Figure of a Pointing Setter Dog
Antique Cold-Painted Cast Bronze Figure of a Pointing Setter Dog

Antique Cold-Painted Cast Bronze Figure of a Pointing Setter Dog

Located in Nottingham, GB

The underside displays the rough interior texture typical of hollow casting, with no visible foundry stamps, signatures or inventory markings. Overall dimensions are 20 cm in maxi...

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19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

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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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