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Exceptional 18th C. Staple Repaired Calanda Vessel Primitive
Exceptional 18th C. Staple Repaired Calanda Vessel Primitive

Exceptional 18th C. Staple Repaired Calanda Vessel Primitive

Located in London, GB

Beautifully patinated with many age old intricate staple repairs. A unique piece.

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1750s Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Large Chinese Export Punchbowl with Staple Repairs, 18th Century
Large Chinese Export Punchbowl with Staple Repairs, 18th Century

Large Chinese Export Punchbowl with Staple Repairs, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A remarkable large Chinese export blue and white punchbowl painted with a floral and brocade design, and featuring a stunning staple repair, 18th century, China. While of large siz...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel
19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

19th Century Wabi Sabi Primitive Stapled Spanish Vessel

Located in London, GB

A heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta vessel, with twin handles and multiple characterful iron staple repairs. From the province of Seville in Andalusia.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century French Anduze Green Stapled Citrus Planter
17th Century French Anduze Green Stapled Citrus Planter

17th Century French Anduze Green Stapled Citrus Planter

Located in London, GB

Beautifully patinated with characterful iron staple repairs throughout. Likely from the notable ceramics town of Anduze.

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17th Century French Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot
Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot

Large 19th Century Sunken Chinese Wabi Sabi Stapled Clay Pot

Located in London, GB

A rare survivor which includes historic iron staple repairs. Chinese, c. 1870.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Clay

Incredible 18th C. Terracotta Vessel From Calanda, Spain
Incredible 18th C. Terracotta Vessel From Calanda, Spain

Incredible 18th C. Terracotta Vessel From Calanda, Spain

Located in London, GB

Terracotta vessel from Calanda, Spain. With intricate old staple repairs. A traditional present given to a bride on her wedding day.

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1740s Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

ANTiQUE REPAIRED 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE
ANTiQUE REPAIRED 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE

ANTiQUE REPAIRED 18TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Chinese Famille Verte porcelain charger plate with highly collectable an...

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1780s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

ANTiQUE REPAIRED MID 19TH CENTURY STONE CHINA CHINESE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE
ANTiQUE REPAIRED MID 19TH CENTURY STONE CHINA CHINESE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE

ANTiQUE REPAIRED MID 19TH CENTURY STONE CHINA CHINESE PORCELAIN CHARGER PLATE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1850 English made Stone China Chinese style porcelain charger or display dish...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Rare XL Catalan 18th C. Terracotta Vessel
Rare XL Catalan 18th C. Terracotta Vessel

Rare XL Catalan 18th C. Terracotta Vessel

Located in London, GB

Heavily patinated with many beautiful large staple repairs.

Category

1750s Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive XXL Early 19Th C. Catalan Cosi Pot
Primitive XXL Early 19Th C. Catalan Cosi Pot

Primitive XXL Early 19Th C. Catalan Cosi Pot

Located in London, GB

Heavily patinated with many age old staple repairs. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil.

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1820s Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

XL 18th C. Calanda Vessel/Pot Wabi Sabi
XL 18th C. Calanda Vessel/Pot Wabi Sabi

XL 18th C. Calanda Vessel/Pot Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

An XL terracotta vessel from the town of Calanda, Spain Heavily, heavily patinated due to years of use with multiple old staple repairs. Originally used for the storage/transportat...

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Antique English Copeland & Garrett (Late Spode) Oriental Ironstone Ewer C.1840
Antique English Copeland & Garrett (Late Spode) Oriental Ironstone Ewer C.1840

Antique English Copeland & Garrett (Late Spode) Oriental Ironstone Ewer C.1840

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in London, GB

In good overall condition: Old staple repair to handle. Chip on inner rim (please refer to photos)

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19th Century English Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Pottery

Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service
Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service

Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A Coalport part dessert service in the “Money Tree” pattern consisting of 12 dessert plates (8" diameter), four square shapes (8.5" x 8.5"), four shell shapes (8.25" x 7.75"), two ob...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Large 18th C Blue and White Spanish Lebrillo Bowl
Large 18th C Blue and White Spanish Lebrillo Bowl

Large 18th C Blue and White Spanish Lebrillo Bowl

Located in Hastings, GB

Historic damage and old staple repairs. Chips and wear commensurate with age.

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1790s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue And White Flowers, 18C
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue And White Flowers, 18C

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Dish Blue And White Flowers, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 – 1912) Decoration T...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Floral Plate Platter Spode England
Blue and White Floral Plate Platter Spode England

Blue and White Floral Plate Platter Spode England

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful piece of early Victorian blue and white china. Historic repairs, including a fabulous staple repair to the back and some nibbling to the underneath lip stand.

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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Rabbit Tureen
French Rabbit Tureen

French Rabbit Tureen

Located in New York, NY

In very good antique condition with one antique staple repair to one side of base (see image #14), wear commensurate with age and use, France, mid-19th century Dimensions: 16" L x 7"...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern
2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern

2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern charger is of St Albans Abbey, Beverley, and the other from the City of Glasgow Steam Packet Company ...

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Early 1800s Adirondack Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Blue & White Pottery Bowl
Spanish Blue & White Pottery Bowl

Spanish Blue & White Pottery Bowl

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

There is also a crack to the side and bottom of the bowl, which has an old riveted staple repair still in situ The reverse reveals the fired clay and the traditional ring foot.

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Bronze of a Pan
19th Century French Bronze of a Pan

19th Century French Bronze of a Pan

Located in High Point, NC

This figure is resting atop a tree stump, which is supported on a turned marble base, which has old breakage and fabulous old staple repairs, which are collectible on their own!

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19th Century French Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

John Davenport Antique English Porcelain Tureen, Platter, Soup Plates 1810-1830
John Davenport Antique English Porcelain Tureen, Platter, Soup Plates 1810-1830

John Davenport Antique English Porcelain Tureen, Platter, Soup Plates 1810-1830

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: Tureen - 14" W, 11" H (old stapled repairs to interior, old repairs to finial, chips, losses to gilt) Platter - 12 1/4" x 17" x 1 3/4" (loss to snowflake, losses to gilt,...

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Mask With Scar
Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Mask With Scar

Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Mask With Scar

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Perforated along the upper edge and ear lobes, for attachment to the mummy bundle. Two ancient staple repairs on the left hand side of the face and through the right eye.

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Gold

A Dan Mask
A Dan Mask

A Dan Mask

$38,000

A Dan Mask

Located in London, GB

A Dan Mask Wood, Old ‘metal’ staple repair West Africa - Côte d’Ivoire 19th / early 20th Century - circa 1900 Size: 22cm high, 13cm wide - 8⅔ ins high, 5¼ ins wide Provenance...

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica
Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

By Cerámica de Fajalauza

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The bowl bears several original iron staple repairs, historically applied to extend its functional life.

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

In excellent vintage condition, with some staining and age-related markings on some pieces, and one dish with a staple repair. The set comprises: 35 dinner plates (diameter 26cm) 1...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis
Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Painted in tones of iron red and blue. Old stapled repair to a break. Measures: diameter 22cm., 8 1/2" height 3.5cm., 1 1/2" Provenance : Private collection with a dish and a plate...

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18th Century Japanese Baroque Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style

Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Key features: Pair of 19th-century French faience plates Hand-painted in blue, yellow, and rust red One marked "Rouen" on the back One features traditional staple...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Faience

Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers
Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers

Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls & Covers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Condition Details: Each bowl has an old stapled repair, one of the bowls has a small metal repair to the rim, and there is some slight rubbing to the paint and the gilding here and t...

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19th Century Asian Ming Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Large 1930s White Alabaster Plafonnier – 50 cm – Restored & Rewired
Large 1930s White Alabaster Plafonnier – 50 cm – Restored & Rewired

Large 1930s White Alabaster Plafonnier – 50 cm – Restored & Rewired

Located in Søborg, DK

Large white alabaster shades this clean and intact are increasingly hard to find. The staple repairs are desirable to collectors because they show honest, period-correct restoration ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Alabaster

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch
Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

Painted in the red-figure technique, where black slip is used to bring out a silhouette and then fill in details, the fragment also shows a fascinating example of an ancient bronze s...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Gold

19th Century, Large Fajalauza Lebrillo Granada Green Majolica Bowl, 20in
19th Century, Large Fajalauza Lebrillo Granada Green Majolica Bowl, 20in

19th Century, Large Fajalauza Lebrillo Granada Green Majolica Bowl, 20in

By Cerámica de Fajalauza

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Particularly notable is the presence of traditional metal staple repairs, historically used to extend the life of valuable domestic ceramics.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda
Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda

Late 18th Century Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Vessel from Calanda

Located in London, GB

A late 18th/early 19th century terracotta vessel with contrasting decorative banding and characterful staple iron repairs. Originating from the region of Aragon, the colouring and de...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Elegant Pair of Kangxi Period Chargers, China, Early 18th Century
Elegant Pair of Kangxi Period Chargers, China, Early 18th Century

Elegant Pair of Kangxi Period Chargers, China, Early 18th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Condition One charger has undergone an early staple repair, a traditional method of restoration that forms part of the object's history and reflects the value once placed upon prese...

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Early 18th Century Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian, "Patent Mosaic" Teal Blue Cherub Water Jug, Boote, Staffordshire 1846
Victorian, "Patent Mosaic" Teal Blue Cherub Water Jug, Boote, Staffordshire 1846

Victorian, "Patent Mosaic" Teal Blue Cherub Water Jug, Boote, Staffordshire 1846

Located in Worcester Park, GB

* Collectibility: Items from this maker are sought after by collectors of Victorian ceramics Repairs have been made to this jug. The condition is good other than the crackled hand...

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1850s European Victorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Extremely Rare Islamic Safavid Blue and White Large Dish Persian 16th Century.
Extremely Rare Islamic Safavid Blue and White Large Dish Persian 16th Century.

Extremely Rare Islamic Safavid Blue and White Large Dish Persian 16th Century.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Broken dishes were not disposed of but repaired to the greatest extent. The tradition of metal repair with staples goes back a long time.

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16th Century Islamic Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Weathered from years of use, the fish has been lovingly mended with iron staples and metal repairs. Displayed on a custom steel mount as a storied artifact.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Wood

A Large Collection of 19th C English Flagon Decanters
A Large Collection of 19th C English Flagon Decanters

A Large Collection of 19th C English Flagon Decanters

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

As to condition, this is generally good the silver-plate is worn on some, and one (a green one) has been repaired with staples, this is very much a lost art nowadays but very interes...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue and White Italian Plate
Blue and White Italian Plate

Blue and White Italian Plate

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual motif. Very early repairs with iron staples in very good antique repaired condition with cracks and stapling only enhancing the appeal of this large plate round serving ...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier With 4 Shades
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier With 4 Shades

Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier With 4 Shades

Located in Søborg, DK

A period correct repair with copper staples. Still maintaining the 4 original brass and porcelain E27 bulb holders in great working condition.

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Turned Sycamore Bowl
19th Century Turned Sycamore Bowl

19th Century Turned Sycamore Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

This is an exquisite example with wonderful wear and an original stapled old repair, which is pictured. The bowl is turned and has a wonderful lip around the top of the bowl.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Sycamore

Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The jug has the blue Davenport Stone China printed anchor mark to the base as used by them between 1805 and 1820. This jug has old staple / rivet repairs but displays very well.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ironstone

18th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta "Tian" Bowl from Provence
18th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta "Tian" Bowl from Provence

18th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta "Tian" Bowl from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming and authentic old repair using metal staples (see pictures). Measures: 28" diameter 9.5" height.

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Late 18th Century French Country Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service
Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service

Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Dallas, TX

The largest game platter has a historic repair (metal staples) and one open tureen has a crack and historic repair.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Northwest Coast Feast Ladle
Monumental Northwest Coast Feast Ladle

Monumental Northwest Coast Feast Ladle

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Tribe: Northwest Coast, Tlingit Date: Early to Mid 19th Century Materials: Mountain sheep horn Dimensions: L. 20 1/2" x W. 6 1/4" x D. 3" Condition: Overall excellent, pe...

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Early 19th Century North American Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Wood

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Lebrillo Mixing Bowl
Lebrillo Mixing Bowl

Lebrillo Mixing Bowl

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H 8 in Dm 25 in

Lebrillo Mixing Bowl

Located in Carpinteria, CA

A large antique stoneware Lebrillo bowl from Granada; with a green glaze over a cream background. Verso with old staple repairs typical of these bowls.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Stoneware

Huge 19th Century Spanish Stoneware Lebrillo, circa 1860
Huge 19th Century Spanish Stoneware Lebrillo, circa 1860

Huge 19th Century Spanish Stoneware Lebrillo, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

Condition: With multiple old staple repairs.

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1860s Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790
Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790

Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790

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H 7.68 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

At some point in the past it appears someone tried to use it, and the handle came away - an old staple repair means this rare mug i still around today.

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Stoneware

Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service
Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service

Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service

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H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 10.01 in

Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This set consists of : 2 Oblong dishes 2 Square dishes 10 plates each 22 cm in diameter One of the square dish has a Victorian staples repair and hairline. There is some minor ru...

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19th Century English Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Porcelain

Folch's Genuine Stone China Polychrome Divided Relish Dish
Folch's Genuine Stone China Polychrome Divided Relish Dish

Folch's Genuine Stone China Polychrome Divided Relish Dish

By Stephen Folch

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Hand painted. 1 corner of 1 of the dishes has been repaired with staples at some point in the last 200 years.

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1820s English Georgian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Qianlong Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Ware Porcelain Punch Bowl
18th Century Qianlong Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Ware Porcelain Punch Bowl

18th Century Qianlong Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Ware Porcelain Punch Bowl

Located in Harrogate, GB

Condition: Fair, however has had Victorian era repairs (staples) in a few areas. Art on porcelain appears intact and in good condition however.

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1770s Chinese Antique Staple Repairs

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822
Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

By Spode

Located in London, GB

CONDITION REPORT The service is in excellent antique condition with only a few flaws; the centre piece has a complex but stable staple or rivet repair, making it entirely safe to use...

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1810s English Regency Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair
19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair

19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 19th century Spanish handmade terracotta wash basin urn with period staples repair.  

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair
19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair

19th Century Spanish Handmade Terracotta Wash Basin Urn w/ Staples Repair

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 19th century Spanish handmade terracotta wash basin urn with period staples repair.  

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Transferware Staple Repaired Cup Plate, the Farmer's Family
Blue and White Transferware Staple Repaired Cup Plate, the Farmer's Family

Blue and White Transferware Staple Repaired Cup Plate, the Farmer's Family

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A church stands in the background, a lovely border. The staple is good and tight. Very good repaired condition.         

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

Incredible 18th C. Staple Heavily Repaired Terracotta Vessel Wabi Sabi
Incredible 18th C. Staple Heavily Repaired Terracotta Vessel Wabi Sabi

Incredible 18th C. Staple Heavily Repaired Terracotta Vessel Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

What makes this piece so unusual is the many age old staple repairs. A museum-worthy piece of Spanish folk art.

Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Iron

Stapled Japanese Imari Punch Bowl, c.1880s
Stapled Japanese Imari Punch Bowl, c.1880s

Stapled Japanese Imari Punch Bowl, c.1880s

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H 6.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in

Stapled Japanese Imari Punch Bowl, c.1880s

Located in Savannah, GA

A staple repaired Japanese Imari punch bowl, Meiji period, late 19th century. 14 ¾ inches wide by 6 ¼ inches tall

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

Green 19th Century Southern Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Jar
Green 19th Century Southern Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Jar

Green 19th Century Southern Spanish Wabi-Sabi Stapled Jar

Located in London, GB

A 19th century dark olive green glazed earthenware jar from Andalusia with twin handles and characterful iron staple repairs. Spanish, c. 1850.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

Terracotta Vessel with Repairs, Spain circa 1880
Terracotta Vessel with Repairs, Spain circa 1880

Terracotta Vessel with Repairs, Spain circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Terracotta vessel with repairs Spain circa 1880 Sourced in Andalusia with beautifully stapled repair.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Large Stapled Southern Earthenware Wabi-Sabi Spanish Jar c. 1800
Large Stapled Southern Earthenware Wabi-Sabi Spanish Jar c. 1800

Large Stapled Southern Earthenware Wabi-Sabi Spanish Jar c. 1800

Located in London, GB

A large and fantastically patinated earthenware jar with characterful iron staple repairs and remnants of lime. From the province of Córdoba in Andalusia.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

Large 18th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Stapled Jar From Ciudad Real
Large 18th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Stapled Jar From Ciudad Real

Large 18th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Stapled Jar From Ciudad Real

Located in London, GB

A large 18th century statement earthenware jar, heavily patinated with characterful iron staple repairs and many layers of distressed paint to its slightly misshapen form - the resul...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Earthenware

Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl
Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl

Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl

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H 7.5 in W 32.25 in D 18 in

Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Swedish rustic trencher bowl, hand-carved in beech. Old iron staple repairs. Dates to 19th century.

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1870s Swedish Primitive Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Swedish Root Bowl
Hand-Carved Swedish Root Bowl

Hand-Carved Swedish Root Bowl

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H 6.299 in Dm 16.25 in

Hand-Carved Swedish Root Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Hand-carved Swedish root bowl dating to the 19th century. Old metal staple repair and beautiful patina.

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Iron

18th Century Spanish Cosi Pot
18th Century Spanish Cosi Pot

18th Century Spanish Cosi Pot

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H 16 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Spanish Cosi Pot

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a terrific example of a Spanish aged cosi clay pot with warm patina and old staple repairs.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Color Calanda Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century
Terracotta Color Calanda Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

Terracotta Color Calanda Large Water Vessel, Spain, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Spanish Calanda large water vessel. Charming staple repairs. Decorative engraved bands of circular floral pattern.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Bread Board
19th Century French Bread Board

19th Century French Bread Board

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H 30 in W 18 in D 1 in

19th Century French Bread Board

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century French bread board, hand-carved with staple repair and steel patches. Beautiful patina from decades of use.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Steel

Fantastic Swedish Burl Ale Bowl
Fantastic Swedish Burl Ale Bowl

Fantastic Swedish Burl Ale Bowl

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H 6.5 in W 21 in D 16 in

Fantastic Swedish Burl Ale Bowl

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wonderful 18th or early 19th Century Swedish larch burl bowl of asymmetrical form and possessing excellent patina, old hand forged iron staple repair.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Staple Repairs

19th Century French Majolica Jardinière

19th Century French Majolica Jardinière

Located in Dallas, TX

Shaped footed base with flower petal motif, circa 1880. Has old staple repair.

Category

1880s French Antique Staple Repairs

Large Antique Terracotta 19th Century Dairy Bowl Kitchen Decoration, C.1880
Large Antique Terracotta 19th Century Dairy Bowl Kitchen Decoration, C.1880

Large Antique Terracotta 19th Century Dairy Bowl Kitchen Decoration, C.1880

Located in London, GB

A very large 19th century dairy bowl. c.1880 Terracotta with beautiful green glazed bowl with wonderful ancient stapled repair. Some minor chipping here and there, but a great dec...

Category

Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Large Spanish 18th Century Terracotta Wine Jar
Large Spanish 18th Century Terracotta Wine Jar

Large Spanish 18th Century Terracotta Wine Jar

Located in London, GB

A very large and heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta wine jar, with characterful iron staple repair to a hairline crack. From the province of Seville in Andalusia.

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Terracotta

Swedish Root Wood Bowl
Swedish Root Wood Bowl

Swedish Root Wood Bowl

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H 5.25 in W 15.13 in D 8.13 in

Swedish Root Wood Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Swedish root wood bowl (19th century): large hand carved oval-shape root wood bowl with beautiful color and old steel staple repair. Three bowls available (varying sizes and prices) ...

Category

1850s Swedish Folk Art Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Wood, Burl

Early 19th Century Italian Oak Wabi-Sabi Primitive Mountain Bench
Early 19th Century Italian Oak Wabi-Sabi Primitive Mountain Bench

Early 19th Century Italian Oak Wabi-Sabi Primitive Mountain Bench

Located in London, GB

Retaining its original whittled and attractively splayed legs, with characterful historic iron staple repairs to each end. Italian, c. 1800.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Staple Repairs

Materials

Oak

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Antique Staple Repairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique staple repairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique staple repairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and wood. Antique staple repairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of antique staple repairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Baroque antique staple repairs are of considerable interest. Antique staple repairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Delft and Mason's Ironstone are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Staple Repairs?

Antique staple repairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $107 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.