Antique Staff

Tea was of course a very precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea...

In his left hand he holds a natural staff and in his right likely the hoju- the wish granting jewel of life.

The sage is portrayed with a staff and richly adorned robes featuring ornate patterns and vibrant colors, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the depicted artwork.

On the right, a young shepherd with a staff resting across his shoulders oversees a varied flock of sheep and goats.

In 1919 he re-entered the Slade and was shortly invited by Professor Tonks to join the teaching staff where he remained until he retired in 1957.

D 33.5 x H 6cm (13.18 x 2.36in), once used as a massive platter for the staff meal of an certain old family (as great landowner) in central Chiba area.

D 38 x H 6.8cm (14.96 x 2.67in), once used as a massive platter for the staff meal of an certain old family (as great landowner) in central Chiba area.

He holds an emblematic staff or baton and a circular fan—symbols of high rank and authority at the royal court.

This also allowed guests to consort with others without fear of being overheard by staff. It allowed a seamless dining experience, where guests could focus on conversation and enjoym...

Specifically, the floor behind the doors on the lower cabinet was missing so our artisan staff created one. Otherwise it is in its original vintage patinated condition including nick...

He extends a long pipe or staff adorned with feathers and hair tassels toward the two men at left, suggesting a ritual or diplomatic exchange.

Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased...

Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased...

Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased...

Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased...

Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased...

A tall pair of jambs edged with staff bead floral decoration, central to this design is a framed dog-leg opening encompassing daisies & dart with intermittent Anthymion decoration al...

Behind Mary, to the right, Joseph standing with a long wooden staff, dressed in blue and beige, while in front of him servants fetch further gifts from a chest.

Mercury is depicted in a dynamic and graceful pose while mid-flight and shown with his signature winged helmet (petasos) and staff entwined with serpents (the caduceus). Mercury is m...

On the left, the *Saniassi* is shown as a wandering ascetic, barefoot and draped in a simple cloth, holding a staff and water pot. He appears near a cave dwelling, suggesting a life ...

But their appearance was poor, and their bishop bore but a staff of ivory, while those of the Greeks and Armenians were of chased gold set with gems.

(please see the video attached of the table being operated by one of Bloomsbury's staff members) The table is made from figured Cuban mahogany and is raised on a quatrefoil base with...

Alfred Moginie Bryant was born in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in 1855, the son of Charles Bryant and Susan Moginie His father was a silk merchant and draper who ran a successful busin...

Figures include a cannoneer of a horse-drawn battery, field artillery officer, infantry officers and soldiers, sanitary staff, a pleiner, Landwehr dragoons, and a dragoon in marching...

Three crisply cast French Imperial Eagles adorn the clock and refer to the figure of an eagle on a staff carried into battle as a standard by the Grande Armée of Napoleon I during th...

Production of the Romana range at the Mstišov glassworks at Teplice was discontinued in 1964 when the land was needed for the expanding coal industry, leading to staff, designs and p...

The soldiers are both grasping a staff held upside down with a plaque marked 'S.P.Q.R' (Senate of the people of Rome), a circular plaque with a female profile, and an eagle with expa...

John the Baptist, framed engraving representing John as a young shepherd dressed in a melote, seated next to his cruciform reed staff and the banner "Ecce agnus dei ecce qui tollit..

Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill.

A young man lounges with a staff in hand, his posture relaxed, while a woman—perhaps a companion or shepherdess—leans over him playfully, suggesting a story of flirtation or rest.

The detail is astounding, with ribbons, foliates, tassels, and most prominent~ the Staff of Hermes, or as the Romans called him, Mercury.

This example has been painstakingly stripped using our proprietary process that retains the patina and sheer natural beauty of the old wood, all performed by our expert in-house staf...

Dynamic design featuring an ancient mythological image of a god or deity wearing a winged helmet and holding a caduceus staff entwined with two serpents (symbolising travel and trans...

After the 1976 merger with Spode and due to heavy competition from overseas, the production was switched to factories in Stoke and abroad. 100 staff were made redundant in 2003 and a...

The male figure, crowned with laurel and holding a staff, points to the inscription, accompanied by a semi-nude female figure who may represent a muse, a spirit, or Death personified...

Today Alex Jona is home to highly skilled craft people and support staff with the clear ambition to keep on growing.

Lazy Susans were particularly useful for intimate meals or tea times when privacy was desired, minimizing the need for staff to attend. As the 19th century progressed and households ...

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, a highly prolific 19th-century French sculptor, created this depiction of Benjamin Franklin. He employed a large staff in his workshop, including a yo...

Dating to circa 1880, this antique stained glass is immersed in colour and intrigue, showcasing glass birds among intricately painted leaves and foliage with a long-haired mask to th...

The third figure—posed with a staff or pole—suggests a narrative moment, perhaps referencing scenes from kabuki theatre or folk tales.

There are 4 white sheets and 8 sheets with musical staff. Hand signed and dated.

Here, too, the posture of the right hand and the admiral’s staff have been adjusted. Apparently, this element was a popular means for Bol in varying his compositions.

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, a highly prolific 19th-century French sculptor, created this depiction of Benjamin Franklin. He employed a large staff in his workshop, including a yo...

Philip is portrayed with a radiant halo, wearing flowing robes, holding a long staff surmounted with a cross, representing his preaching and martyrdom.

Stickley Brothers had a decorator on staff and, for a time, made furniture in a similar way as Gustav Stickley.

Their small hands grasp staffs as they bravely confront the creature, its tail winding around their slender forms.

In 1896 he joined the staff of the "San Francisco Call" as their waterfront artist.

Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill.

He carries a bundle of wooden implements slung over his shoulder and a sturdy staff in his hand—a tool of both guidance and defense for his herd.

The central bronze mount depicting the helmeted god Mercury and his symbol the caduceus, his staff with snakes entwined surmounted by wings, shown on both sides.

Gere was born in Gloucester and studied at the Birmingham School of Art under E R Taylor. He joined the staff of the art school in 1893. In the 1890s he worked as an illustrator, c...

He was a member of Glasgow Art Club and was on the staff of Glasgow School of Art for twenty years.

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill.

The hand carved shell cameo depicts the young boy in his wolf skin holding a staff and a pomegranate or pineapple. The details are exquisite, and the face is a true masterpiece.

Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill.

At over 150 years old, the panel shows a nobleman carrying a book, robe, and staff; almost as if he is on his way to an important meeting to share his philosophical knowledge.

In 1810, between 600 and 700 workers worked there, but the fall of Napoleon led to a loss of outlets and a drastic reduction in staff (400 workers in 1816). Integrated into the kingd...

Painstakingly stripped by our expert in-house staff using a proprietary process, the cabinet retains the natural patina, texture, and beauty of the centuries-old oak.

The individual also carries a staff, possibly used for support in snowy or icy terrain, which emphasizes the practical aspects of daily life in such environments.

She also carries a long wooden staff or tool, reinforcing the image of her as a hardworking woman rooted in the rhythms of rural Italian life.