Antique Stilts

Inhabitants of the Landes on Stilts, France – Hand-Coloured Lithograph Description: This distinctive plate shows two inhabitants of the Landes region in southwestern France, depicte...

The Banded Stilt, an elegant wading bird, is depicted with its slender build and distinctively long legs that aid in its foraging along shallow waters.

Lithograph of the turnstone wading bird, stilt, water rail and land rail. This print originates from 'Oeuvres complètes de Buffon'.

In very good condition. Three stilt marks on the verso, kiln effects, one deeper than the others.

The reverse well decorated & with 4 Japanese characters surrounding the central kiln stilt mark. 16" dia. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buy...

These stunning and architecturally important flour mills, with their beautiful wood-sided facades and stilts on the Marne River, all burned down in a huge blaze on 16 June 1920.

Minor wear to the glaze. Apart from the stilt marks are two damages to the glaze. wear consistent with age; Please look at the pictures to get a good impression.

To maximize space in the kiln, items are tumble-stacked and separated by small clay stilts. When these stilts are broken off after firing, they leave these characteristic contact mar...

Production-related anomalies are present including three stilt marks from the kiln located inside and underneath the basin, an area of glaze pooling with crazing near the foot rim, g...

The building stands on stilts above the water, creating an elegant waterfront veranda where residents can enjoy the cool breeze from the canal.

At the center is a large thatched communal structure raised on stilts, accessed by a narrow wooden walkway. The architecture is shown in elevation and context, emphasizing constructi...

The lower section has two panel doors on stilt feet. The cabinet has a lovely rich gold colour and patina.

To the right, wooden structures on stilts extend over the water, likely fish-drying platforms or storehouses, while small vessels navigate the calm harbor beyond.

The view captures the bustling waterfront of Ecuador’s largest port city, with wooden houses built on stilts lining the shore and a lively scene of figures loading and unloading goods.

Dimensions: 14" diameter Condition: Excellent—very minor expected wear consistent with age Decoration: Birds in flight, flower basket, and scrolling floral border Price: $980 Materia...

The scene is rendered with meticulous detail, from the figures’ focused activity to the intricate architecture of the building, which is picturesquely raised on stilts over the water...

Shown are typical bamboo and thatched houses on stilts from Java, elevated dwellings from Borneo and Begoor, and a richly decorated Batak house from Sumatra with its sweeping rooflin...

Vintage Arita blue and white charger - hand painted - gilt details - massive size - three kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - Japan - mid 20th century.

Entire open underside glazed, indicating firing on refractory stilts or within a sagger rather than on a raw kiln shelf.

Cream interior and underside. Three stilt marks to underside along with maker's marks printed 'MINTONS LTD No.8'.

Ruff (Calidris pugnax) 15. Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) 16. Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 17.

Ceramic pieces were placed on small stilts or spurs inside the kiln to prevent them from sticking to the surface during firing.

The interior of the planter remains exceptionally clean, with visible kiln stilt marks from the original firing process. The exterior exhibits overall crazing, a signature characteri...

Antique Yixing Zisha studio pottery bowl - incised interior rim - exterior hand-painted chevron decoration - finished with a milky white glaze to the interior of the bowl and the bas...

W x 1.25 in. H Maker unknown, stilt marks evident on the verso, a kiln effect.

Multiple plates are available, all show a light overall crazing as expected, and the kiln stilt marks on the versos.

W x 1.75 in. H Maker unknown, stilt marks evident on the verso, a kiln effect.

Two or three very small stilt contacts are visible on the bottom ledge, confirming that the figure rested on kiln props during firing rather than being supported from beneath a close...

Excellent antique condition, stilt marks on the rim, a few small glaze pops to the verso.  

One plate has a small loss to the footing, not effecting the seating. Stilt marks are a kiln effect.

One tiny chip is touched up. Nice wear and firing stilt marks on back. Measurements: 16" diameter x 2" depth Weight: 6 lbs.

A shallow sliver to the unglazed bottom of the footing, unseen from the top or side, not affecting the seating of the piece. Stilt marks are seen on the verso of the top plate, a kil...

Large lithograph of the pied avocet, a large black and white wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. They breed in temperate Europe and across the Palearctic to Centr...

The back of the platter bears three circular stilt marks and three pin bar contact scars which are a result of the production process and were incurred when the platter was removed f...

The covered wooden bridge on high stilts over the River Malacca joins the fortified old town to the Chinese market, visible in the left foreground and the Muslim mosque, whose tower ...

The latter was the site in 1951 of a grand costume ball with masked guests Cocteau, Dali, Dior, the Aga Khan, the Rothschilds and other notables; de Beistegui, on stilts, oversaw the...

This is a large diameter dinner plate, made of a pearlware earthenware pottery having a soft blue tinge to the body, with an indented rim and three stilt marks to the outer base rim ...

IV" This is an original print representing an interesting and folkloristic view of an early Florida settlement surrounded by palm trees with early settlers in the foreground and nea...

Pair of two-tone metal waders. The body is made of anthracite-colored metal. The long legs, which allow these birds to move forward in shallow waters, are made of gilded metal, as a...

.'' - An oystercatcher with a black-winged stilt verso. Published in "Ornithologiae, hoc est …", by Iulisse Aldrovandi, published in Bologna by Bellagamba in 1599-1603.

A large and impressive piece. Stilt marks and ground footrim.

The table is also strengthened by the lower stilt. This table can be used as a meeting, writing or dining table.

The arch segments together form an octagon. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

Fantastic, painted by hand and watery glazing circa 1920 Colors : Turquoise, white & green Reverse with three stilt marks. Impressed mark ''1977 7'' and manufacturer's brand VBS (...

The decor on the flange is composed of ovals and striped triangles, connected by small arched segments. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the c...

The depiction is framed within a double circle, the flange is unpainted. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The border decor is made up of filled arc segments, alternating with striped triangles. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The flange is decorated with a continuous band of flowers and foliage. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The flange is unpainted. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The pole would be used from a boat or a person standing on stilts, by putting the head into a bunch of seaweed the pole would then be twisted and pulled out.

The border decor is made up of arched segments alternated with three dots. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The border decor is made up of a heptagon with simple ornaments on the points, and with arrow shapes in between. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible...

The well halfway to the rim is left unpainted. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The border is painted with striped segments and ox-head ornaments. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

The flange is painted with an ornamental decor of arch-shaped segments and ox head motifs. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

A ornamental decor of arched segments and ox head motifs is applied on the flange. Three stilt marks, which are characteristic for majolica, are visible in the centre.

Harlingen, 1775-1800 Raamstraat pottery. painter: Pieter Ruurds The charger has a slightly raised flange and is painted in blue with a parrot on a shortened branch from which t...