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19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior
19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior

19th Century Wood and Leather Travel Trunk with Velvet Interior

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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

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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Poplar, Velvet, Beech, Pine

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

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 20th Century Queen Victoria Commemorative Jubilee Plaque in a later oval frame, the copper plaque features a profile bust of Queen Victoria in her later years, often referred t...

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Copper

1910's Heuer Vintage Large Mens Sporting / Aviator's Single Button Chronograph
1910's Heuer Vintage Large Mens Sporting / Aviator's Single Button Chronograph

1910's Heuer Vintage Large Mens Sporting / Aviator's Single Button Chronograph

By Heuer

Located in Suwanee, GA

Dimensions: 39mm wide (without crown), 45mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: White enamel with large luminous dauphine Arabic indexes, outer 1/5 second markings, original, excellent all-or...

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1910s Swiss Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Made by the renowned luxury brand Alfred Dunhill Limited (known and stylized simply as 'Dunhill') , the lighter bears markings indicating its authorship as well as its English origins.

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting
Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting

Antique Belle Époque Painted Ceramic Porcelain Brass Glass Oil Lamp Lighting

Located in Greven, DE

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.

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925
English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925

English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925

Located in Langweer, NL

Known for their distinctive markings and elegant appearance, English Spot rabbits were a popular subject among animal illustrators and breeders during the late nineteenth and early t...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Fantastic quality antique Doulton Lambeth vase
Fantastic quality antique Doulton Lambeth vase

Fantastic quality antique Doulton Lambeth vase

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Doulton Lambeth vase having a fantastic quality Dolton stoneware vase with stunning decoration with beautiful flowers and leaves in stunning blue and green ...

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19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman
Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman

Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman

Located in Bradenton, FL

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...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Football Hero, American Ashcan, George Bellows, 1905
Football Hero, American Ashcan, George Bellows, 1905

Football Hero, American Ashcan, George Bellows, 1905

By George Wesley Bellows

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The drawing therefore occupies a unique position within his oeuvre, marking the beginning of a lifelong artistic investigation into courage, physical endurance, and the expressive po...

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Early 1900s American Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Ink

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Branded on underside with Wiener Werstatte shop mark, "A" Vienna silver marking, a Wiener Werkstatte 'rose' mark, and Josef Hoffman's "JH" designer marking. 

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Fox Hunting-subject Wax Pictures By Samuel Percy
Pair of Large Fox Hunting-subject Wax Pictures By Samuel Percy

Pair of Large Fox Hunting-subject Wax Pictures By Samuel Percy

Located in Downingtown, PA

In “The Meeting,” three gentlemen in scarlet hunting coats and top hats are gathered on horseback before a screen of trees and a paled fence, attended by the hunt servant on foot wit...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Markings

Materials

Other

Louis XVI style Giltwood Mirror
Louis XVI style Giltwood Mirror

Louis XVI style Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Made circa 19th century. No obvious markings present on this mirror. In good condition.

Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

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

These markings confirm manufacture by the Meissen porcelain manufacturer and identify the model designed by Willi Münch-Khe.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The reverse bears the inventory-style marking "1382051137," which may have served as a property inventory designation associated with the Waldorf Astoria or alternatively an identifi...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

Antique Map of the Holy Land Palestine & Jerusalem, Elias Baeck ca. 1700
Antique Map of the Holy Land Palestine & Jerusalem, Elias Baeck ca. 1700

Antique Map of the Holy Land Palestine & Jerusalem, Elias Baeck ca. 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving carefully identifies the territories of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, including Juda, Benjamin, Ephraim, Manasseh, Asher, Zabulon, and Naphtali, while also marking impor...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco
Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Located in BORGO, FR

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...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc
4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

4 Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Attr. to Charles Ranc

By Charles Ranc

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column
Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column

Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood
Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood

Pair of Antique English Majolica Pedestals by Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in London, GB

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.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Majolica

Antique French Classical Parian Porcelain 13" Goddess Female Maiden Bust - Pair
Antique French Classical Parian Porcelain 13" Goddess Female Maiden Bust - Pair

Antique French Classical Parian Porcelain 13" Goddess Female Maiden Bust - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Classical Parian Porcelain 13" Bust White Female Maiden with Remarkable Quality and Detailed Casting - a Pair. Numerical marking to underside. Circa Late 19th Century....

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Late 19th Century Other Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac
Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac

Massive Pair, Meissen Porcelain Swan Covered Tureens , Centerpieces, Museum Deac

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim
Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Cranes in Natural Landscape - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

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.

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Markings

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Whirling Dervish" by Franz Bergman

Located in London, GB

Manufacturing them was also something of a risk for Bergman, but he covered his tracks by marking them with the trade name “Nam Greb” to avoid upsetting his more conservative custome...

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Early 1900s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain, Baroque Style, Circa 1870
Meissen Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain, Baroque Style, Circa 1870

Meissen Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain, Baroque Style, Circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bearing a Meissen "X" marking underneath. An almost identical fountain is Illustrated on "Meissner Porzellan Von Ernst Zimmermann" by Verlag Karl W.

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19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Two 18th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Folios with Gilded Decoration
Two 18th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Folios with Gilded Decoration

Two 18th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Folios with Gilded Decoration

Located in Nottingham, GB

The script is enhanced with red vowel markings and pause signs, while each verse concludes with a finely illuminated gold roundel.

Category

18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Polychromed Terracotta, Italy

Located in Bradenton, FL

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...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700
Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Venetian Boxwood Lion of Saint Mark on Ebony Plinth circa 1700

Located in Leesburg, VA

It frames the wild energy of the carving within a rigid, architectural order, marking it as a Cabinet Piece—an object of contemplation for a private collector’s study.

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1690s Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Elderly Man

Located in Bradenton, FL

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...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910
Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Sabang Bay & Pulau Weh – Antique Dutch Colonial Map of Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

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

Black tinted leather soles with wear marks. No markings or sizes. Little used shoes. Very slight patina from use of the satin on the heels and on the front toes (more discreet in rea...

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1920s French Antique Markings

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

Created circa mid 19th Century in England. No obvious markings on this piece. In good condition. Gentle wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Reclaimed Pine Interior Door
19th Century Reclaimed Pine Interior Door

19th Century Reclaimed Pine Interior Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Just one door tells a thousand stories, detailed with unique markings and wear from times gone by. In traditional buildings and period properties, architectural salvage doors make be...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Pine

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases
Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Pair of Japanese Black and Gold Signed Satsuma Gyokuzan Vases

Located in Kittery Point, ME

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 ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson
1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique Map Published by A. J. Johnson

1870 "Johnson's Florida" Antique 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...

Category

1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Fully Articulated Wooden Artist's Model Of Horse
Fully Articulated Wooden Artist's Model Of Horse

Fully Articulated Wooden Artist's Model Of Horse

Located in Bradenton, FL

Horse is mounted on a rectangular carved wooden stand with two brass adjustable stems as support. No markings noted.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The leather displays natural wear, tonal variations, and surface markings that contribute to its character and authenticity, making each angle unique.

Category

1920s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835
Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Early 19th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece
Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece

Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked Chinese export silver (900+ standard), Maker’s mark KHL (Unknown), Later French control markings. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age.

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Small fawn Axis
Small fawn Axis

Small fawn Axis

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

2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask
2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask

2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask

Located in BARCELONA, ES

In fact, masks were a common element in Roman sarcophagi and cinerary urns, placed in the corners of the lid marking the angles or as part of the reliefs of the vase.

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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Benches – A Pair
Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Benches – A Pair

Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Benches – A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

The surfaces have a natural depth and warmth, with minor separations, historic markings, and irregularities consistent with age and traditional hand construction.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

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

It is made from clay local to the area, crafted without the use of a potter's wheel in sections using a technique that dates back to the Bronze Age. The black markings are created us...

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19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900
Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900

Large French Plaster Sculpture of Children, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Plaster

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

. * These heraldic markings pertain to the Martin family; associated to Edward Pritchard, J.P., of the Hill, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Glamorganshire.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

This would convert to a 6 7/8" hat size (men's small), which coincides with the 55cm marking on the interior label (see images). The hat may, of course, be worn by either a man or a...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Fur, Silk

Mid 19th Century Flow Blue Nesting Platters (2) Ironstone
Mid 19th Century Flow Blue Nesting Platters (2) Ironstone

Mid 19th Century Flow Blue Nesting Platters (2) Ironstone

By John Maddock & Sons Ltd.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Embossed Ironstone on the underside is the only markings, on both. Priced and sold as a pair Please see all pics and video as that is part of the description Very good condition, ...

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1850s English George II Antique Markings

Materials

Paste, Ironstone

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

**Pair of Silver Candlesticks – Thailand – Richly Decorated – These richly decorated candlesticks are made of **silver** and weigh **56 g**. They bear the marking **“Siam.”** Rega...

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19th Century Thai Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Smooth Face Cleek, Golf Club

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The maker is unknown as the marking on the rear of the club head is to faint. club head with nice patina.

Category

1880s British Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map
1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map

1870 "Johnson's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island" Antique Map

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...

Category

1870s American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Mediterranean Amphora-Style Storage Pot with Calcified Patina
Antique Mediterranean Amphora-Style Storage Pot with Calcified Patina

Antique Mediterranean Amphora-Style Storage Pot with Calcified Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Each crevice and patch of flaked calcite tells a story of age and erosion—of weather, salt, and mineral exchange. These markings are not defects, but rather visual evidence of authen...

Category

19th Century European Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta

Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830
Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830

Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Sphinx Moth Engravings by Duméril & Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

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

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Young Man
19th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Young Man

19th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Young Man

Located in Bradenton, FL

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...

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900
French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900

French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror plate shows visible wear and surface markings that contribute to the piece’s antique character.

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Tapered Finials, circa 1900
French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Tapered Finials, circa 1900

French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Tapered Finials, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror plate shows noticeable surface wear and age-softened markings, giving the piece an authentic antique presence.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

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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.