Antique Markings

With its balance of structural restraint, technical refinement, and material harmony, it constitutes an excellent example of seating furniture marking the transition between the late...

Discovered in a burial assemblage alongside bronze items, the bowl retains subtle traces of bronze oxidation on its surface, a quiet testament to its long interment and historical au...

CONDITION: Head and foot of spine and back corners lightly rubbed without loss, inner and outer hinges fine, some spotting to the spine and rear cover, some foxing/offsetting to fron...

CONDITION: Back corners still square, head and foot of spine rubbed, hinges fine, rear upper hinge just starting, internally clean and bright, "Marley's Ghost" plate slightly askew, ...

This piece may be attributed to the French Sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) and its original bronze base may have been replaced by a green marble base many years ago. It has no...

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...

Sebastian Cruset

 (American, 1859-1943)

 Title: View of Manhattan
 Date: Nov. 25, 1938
 Medium: Oil on canvas
 Size: 9 x 6 ¼ inches
 Markings: Dated upper right.
 Sebastian Cruse...

Style: Swedish Grace Period: Circa 1920s Height: 20 cm Material: Silvered brass with aged patina Markings: 1:ma N.S. on base Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent wi...

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

Soundings and coastal markings indicate its practical maritime purpose, while the restrained pastel coloring and balanced composition make it highly attractive as a display piece tod...

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...

Pottery from this area is characterized by significant hardness due to high-temperature firing and its earthen-like, reddish-brown color; absence of glaze, although it may contain tr...

The Saint Bernard, rendered with characteristic brown and white markings, reclines protectively beside the child, its noble head and warm expression embodying loyalty and devotion.

The underside of the ceramic base bears a sticker with indistinguishable markings. Of high quality, this antique oil lamp would make a striking decorative addition to one’s interior.

The wings are raised at the sides and extend outward to form the handles of the composition, their surfaces painted with brown and black markings over a white ground. The tail feathe...

Subtle traces of old markings remain visible, adding depth and historical charm.

A printed blue “Spode” mark appears on selected examples; others of the earlier production carry only impressed numerical workmen’s marks, including the impressed numeral “2,” entire...

The pot modeled after an elephant’s head at the shoulder with trunk, tusks and short ears and having incised markings and two rolled pseudo-strap handles flanking the opening.

Sebastian Cruset

(American, 1859-1943) 

Title: View of Brooklyn
 Date: July 7, 1928
 Medium: Oil on board 
Size: 6 ¼ x 9 inches
 Markings: Dated and initialed on the lower left.


Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white paint finish and detailed face and the markings of the maker Sven Sunesson Lous...

What makes this piece truly special are the primitive hand-repairs, visible in the form of wooden peg stitching or early nail work that was used to extend the life of the bowl—testam...

Each stool is one-of-a-kind, with its own distinct markings and textures, making it a truly special addition to your interior.

The composition includes a spectacular black butterfly with vivid red spotting, a finely patterned pale butterfly with colorful eye-like wing markings, and a long-tailed green-and-bl...

The engravings beautifully capture the diversity of British lepidoptera, with detailed wing markings and naturalistic poses arranged against minimal backgrounds for maximum visual cl...

The hand-coloring remains luminous and carefully balanced, particularly in the butterfly wings, moth markings, and botanical elements. The spacious layouts and generous margins give ...

Decades of use and exposure have created a richly textured surface layered with mineral deposits, worn terracotta, and expressive vertical drips of green and honey-colored glaze. The...

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...

The mahogany throughout has the rich, dense quality of old-growth timber — a material increasingly unavailable in this character. No maker's markings observed, consistent with Americ...

Era: Pieces with these specific markings and styles typically date back to the Georgian or early Victorian periods, approximately 1825 Collecting & Value Historical Significanc...

Notably, the underside of the apron bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This femal...

Sebastian Cruset 

(American, 1859-1943) 

Title: View of Manhattan from the First Tower of the Queensboro Bridge 
Date: July 20, 1927
 Medium: Oil on board
 Size: 5 ¾ x 8 7/8 inche...

Chest of drawers by Louis Foureau, Paris, circa 1760 This exquisite chest of drawers was crafted around 1760 by the renowned cabinetmaker Louis Foureau and exemplifies the elegant Fr...

The artist paid particular attention to the texture of the wings and the subtle variations in markings characteristic of the lycaenid family. One of the most attractive features of ...

The first engraving centers around a dramatic yellow-and-brown sphinx moth with bold striped markings and richly patterned wings. Below it appears an enormous green caterpillar cling...

The enormous moth dominates the composition with richly patterned wings featuring dramatic eye-like markings and subtle bands of cream, rose, and deep brown.

Housed in a fairly heavy platinum case bearing the markings of the prestigious Merimont Watch Co. of New York, this piece offers more than just utility or refined style—it serves as ...

The pieces are stamped ‘WEDGWOOD’ along with the markings ‘EWF’ and ‘BNF’, which follow the company’s three-letter dating system, confirming their production in 1877.

It was made in Denmark circa 1910-20. It has no markings. Measurements: L/H: 11.5 cm, Width: 9 cm.

It dates to 1881 confirmed with N marking on back. The design includes relief-molded figures, birds, and plants, which is characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement.

On the chiffon tunic dress, scattered age relating markings are in a few areas on the skirt and on the edge of the left sleeve.

The reverse of each sconce is stamped “CR”, the initials historically associated with Charles Ranc, along with the number “2047”, most likely referencing the original bronze master m...

The cranes are rendered with remarkable precision, their white plumage accented by soft black and subtle red markings, capturing both movement and stillness in a balanced composition.

This elegant Art Deco bronze sculpture, titled Awakening or Le Réveil, was created by renowned French sculptor Paul Philippe around 1920, marking the early and highly sought-after pe...

. - the mark for the plating quality. Cohr used DS marking from 1931 on. The two towers mark was introduced in Denmark in 1921 and used between 1921-1929 for the silver plated items.

The chairs retain visible Thonet markings, including a stamped mark and an original paper label beneath the seat.

Item features heavy construction, ornate etching to center, raised on ornate feet, original stamp, quality craftsmanship, great style and form, crown over "X" marking. Circa Early 20...

Hand made from bronze, the metalwork has natural patina and has verdigris tints throughout. The sphere has markings for the distance to Cape town, Perth, Chicago, Caracas, and Tokyo.

The use of gold lacquer-like gilding on a deep black background is a hallmark of "Black Satsuma" or export-quality Satsuma ware produced during the late 19th century. The marking on ...

Particularly notable is the inclusion of tattoo motifs, carefully illustrated on arms and hands, reflecting the cultural significance of body marking within Kabyle identity. These ge...

Notably, the underside of the jacket bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This male...

The herm is a Greek creation whose origin dates back to the Archaic period, derived from the ancient custom of marking boundaries with piles of stones or simple boundary markers, whi...

These sorts of superstitious beliefs lie behind the Christian destruction and mutilation of statues of the gods, divinized emperors, or even common people by marking or inscribing th...

Notably, the underside of the apron bears handwritten Italian inscriptions, adding a rare and personal historical element (possibly workshop markings or devotional notes). This femal...

The hand-drawn route markings are well preserved and add character to the piece.

Subtle irregularities, wear, and surface markings enhance its authenticity and lend the piece a quiet, timeworn elegance.

This was when Nuvolone embarked on a path towards a more observant, typical realism, although new chromatic shifts are already discernible, marking a departure from his early period ...

It is also signed “EV” underneath the base, indicating the artist or workshop. Such markings add to its collectible appeal and historical value.