Antique Staples

Because antique Chinese Peking area rugs utilized high-quality, long-staple wool, the brown field possesses a natural luminosity and a beautiful abrash (tonal variation), giving the ...

Seat cushions are covered in simple black linen fabric with visible staples around. All scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract f...

By the Yongzheng and early Qianlong reigns the palette was a staple of the export trade. Bowls on which the iron-red dominates, spread as diaper grounds and scrolling branches with t...

Korean artisans introduced this craft, which quickly became a staple in the homes of Japan’s elite. Satsuma ware’s international acclaim was cemented at the 1867 Exposition Universel...

In one spot, there is a very fine crack running from the side down to the base, with an old repair where it was reinforced with a traditional kasugai (metal staple) join — please see...

Since its commercial launch in the 1930s, it has grown into a cultural staple found in almost every French kitchen. This refillable mustard pot with the lid would have been found on...

"Otaheite" is the historical European name for Tahiti, where breadfruit was an important staple crop. Breadfruit has a particularly interesting connection with Caribbean history.

This admiration for pearls influenced fashion throughout the period, making them a staple in high society jewellery. The subtle shimmer of the pearl beautifully contrasts with the s...

Why we love it: We love the romantic symbol of the intertwining snake motif, a staple in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, which has come to represent the eternal and intertwining lov...

Hand-knotted in premium wool, the rug showcases the spacious geometric motifs and relaxed aesthetic that have made Oushak carpets a staple in high-end European and American design. I...

Utilized historically for storing betelnut, a cultural staple in Myanmar, it reflects the importance of this item in local customs and social gatherings.

Designed to provide ample dining or work space while occupying very little room when folded, it became a staple in country homes, cottages, and manor houses alike.

Bell-shaped mugs with a spreading foot and a grooved loop handle were a Bow staple from the early 1750s, and by about 1760 the factory's painters had developed a loose, cheerful fami...

This sophisticated piece represents the enduring elegance of fine pearl jewelry, appealing to collectors of upscale wardrobe staples. Brand: Unbranded Time Period Made: Late 20th Ce...

Crafted in Italy during the late 20th century, this timeless strand highlights the rich, warm orange-red hue that has made Italian coral a coveted luxury staple for generations. The ...

A cheval mirror is approximately the height of a human and became popular in the late 18th century and by the 1820’s - 1830’s became a staple in every bourgeois bedroom or dressing r...

The reverse reveals old metal staples from artisanal restoration, known as "lañado," a historical technique used to preserve valuable pieces before modern restoration methods.

This stunning antique Rose Medallion Bowls exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship that made Chinese export porcelain a treasured staple in American homes. Hand-painted with intricate ...

The cabinet features a single full-height screened door with an original brass turn latch, opening to reveal two interior shelves for storing baked goods, cheeses, and pantry staples...

Today, the tennis bracelet design is appreciated for its clean lines and comfortable fit, making it a staple in fine jewelry collections. The bracelet has fourteen table cut sapphir...

The papers rest on a foam bed, appear to consist of multiple stapled pages, and show typical age-related toning and creasing visible through the mount.

Wedgwood took up majolica around 1860, and its shell-form wares of the 1870s answered both the function and the period appetite for conchology, the collecting and study of shells, wh...

From the 1870s the Delft industry, led by De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, took up large-scale hand-painted blue and white again, joined by the Utrecht makers and by Tichelaar at Makk...

The simple muslin fabric is stapled to simply hold batting in place, creating a deconstructed look.

This stunning antique Rose Medallion cups and saucers exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship that made Chinese export porcelain a treasured staple in American homes. Hand-painted with...

Simple muslin fabric on the seats is stapled in order to hold the batting in place. If buyer does not want this de-constructed look, the pair are ready to be upholstered.

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,...

One square dish with old staple repairs. One square dish with some minor hairline firing cracks.

The firm quickly became a staple for affluent travellers and eventually opened a flagship store at 18 New Bond Street in London, serving high-profile clients like the Vanderbilts and...

This is most prominently displayed in her finely wrapped textile turban—a staple accessory for high-fashion portraiture during the 1810s.

Simple muslin fabric on the seats is stapled in order to hold the batting in place. If buyer does not want this de-constructed look, the pair are ready to be upholstered.

The seats are covered in muslin upholstery, simply holding batting in place and secured with exposed staples. The stool frames are restored, stable are ready for reupholstery at the ...

Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian woo...

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

It presents two pairs of parallel holes around an old crack, which show an old restoration with staples. Currently, marks of the roots of the plants that grew around the piece when i...

Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian woo...

Please note the bench seat is covered in a newer light gray linen fabric simply stapled in place to demonstrate what this bench may look like when properly upholstered.

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

Underdress in silk pongee and tulle with inner bust stapling. No major flaws apart from a very slight patina and structural fragility, particularly of the linings.

Queen's armchair in natural wood carved with flowers and staples, with a flat violonné back, whiplash armrests and curved legs.

The painting is executed on an original aged linen canvas, traditionally mounted with period nail attachment rather than modern staples, further reflecting its historical character a...

These pieces remain a staple of the refined English country house aesthetic, perfect for a grand library, study, or drawing room.

The tapering bun feet are also a Gillows staple although they are often reeded but here are left plain for contrast.

Longuard chains were a staple of Victorian jewelry and were often worn doubled around the neck or used to suspend lockets, watches, or other pendants

Its catalogues included an extensive range of cutlery, serving pieces, coffee and tea services, trays, candlesticks, and decorative household objects, many of which became staples of...

Known for its high lead content and milky appearance, pink opaline (often called rose opaline) was incredibly expensive to manufacture due to the gold salts required to achieve the p...

The restrained cylindrical form with pronounced rolled rim reflects the utilitarian pottery produced throughout Southern Italy for the storage of preserves, oil, grains, and pantry s...

The restrained cylindrical silhouette with gently tapered form reflects the utilitarian pottery produced throughout Southern Italy for the storage of oil, wine, grains, and pantry st...

Handle has damage but staple. DIMENSIONS H 16 in. W 14 in. D 13 in.

The inclusion here of the flag of the Empire of Brazil is a charming and less common touch, reflecting the South American runs and coffee trade that were a staple of British seafarin...

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.

France A brown silk faille day dress, skirt and bodice dating from the early French Troisième République. Whalebone bodice, staple front choker and large pagoda sleeves. The bodice i...

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...

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...

The light gray linen upholstered fabric is also new and is simply stapled to the cushion, giving the buyer an idea of how the bench may look if they choose to add new upholstery.

Cool NYC folks will recognize this as the same clock above the bar at historic SoHo staple Raoul’s on Prince Street. As much a statement objet d’art as a timepiece.

The body was carefully reassembled from fragments and structurally stabilized using period metal staples, a common and historically appropriate repair technique for ceramics of this ...

Inner bodice in yellow cotton sateen stapled to the front. Matching skirt, pleated at the hips and fastened at the front with press studs (probably a later modification).