Antique Nodders

This fine old urn cast as an honorific nod to the ancient past of China was made circa 1600-1650.

Our table also bears testament to the theatricality which pervades English furniture at this period, its painted form creating a setting in a room, as if on a stage, a nod to the boo...

God, who witnessed the crime, punishes Cain by banishing him to wander restlessly for the rest of his life in the Land of Nod (east of Eden). This can be seen unfolding in the left f...

Guaranteed to elevate any desk, this remarkable inkstand dates to the 19th century, France, almost certainly top-tier Parisian master ébéniste work, exceptionally executed grand and ...

The medallion and field are framed by a striking corner-spandrel arrangement and surrounded by a richly ornamented border adorned with palmettes, serrated leaves, and flowering vines...

In the mid 1920s she was working with the CWSA Sketch Club and in 1931 was a founder member of the Coventry Sketch Club and well remembered for her constant attendance at their outdo...

Italy, 19th century, almost certainly Rome, exceptionally executed in timeless Greco-Roman classical taste, with nods to Holy Roman Empire church tabernacle stands and altar tables, ...

Anchoring the exceptional composition is an inner Greek T-meander guard band, lending architectural discipline and visual clarity—an unmistakable nod to order, continuity, and the st...

Beneath them, a floral forest floor blooms with stylized blossoms and giant-leaved plants that burst in shades of crimson, saffron, and indigo—a nod to the millefleurs tapestries of ...

The inner band features floral rosettes against a cinnamon-red ground, while the outermost border displays a classic meander (Greek key) pattern, a nod to Chinese influence, rendered...

Another young man and woman seated at the table are casting sly glances at the other guests, or perhaps the wedding couple themselves, and nodding their heads together in gossip. Beh...

Capturing Manchurian Style: Immerse yourself in the allure of the Manchurian style evident in this carpet, a nod to the invaders who shaped the last Dynasty in China.

A most impressive masterpiece, exquisitely hand-crafted in the early 20th century, most likely the very finest quality Parisian work, superior craftsmanship and construction, substan...

The enclosure is further refined by subsidiary barber-pole guard stripes, a subtle nod to Anatolia's antique weaving traditions. These captivating borders do more than contain—they e...

Subtle avian figures emerge within the surrounding space, a nod to themes of freedom, spirit, and quiet guardianship, their presence adding a layer of narrative without disrupting th...

Cherished by collectors and enthusiasts alike for their enduring charm, antique-wash Turkish Sivas rugs infuse any space with a touch of history and personality, elevating it with th...

From each corner emerges an elegant lattice—a nod to classical Chinese trellises—a geometric foundation through which exuberant botanicals gently cascade.

Today this unique ring can still be worn as a fashionable and timeless accessory, and a marvellous nod to ancient culture.

The union of warm yellow gold mount and platinum millegrain setting graciously complement each other, representing a gentle nod to the past Victorian jewellery, but at the same time ...

The pieces in this suite can be worn separately for a more subtle look or can be worn all together with an evening gown for a nod to the past. Should you choose to make this purchas...