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Victorian John Hunt & Robert Roskell Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Victorian John Hunt & Robert Roskell Sterling Silver Cream Jug

Victorian John Hunt & Robert Roskell Sterling Silver Cream Jug

By Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the contemporary engraved initials 'JS'. This fine example of Victorian silverware is fitted with

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mockery / - Desk Perpetrators -
Mockery / - Desk Perpetrators -

Josef ScharlMockery / - Desk Perpetrators -, 1964

$456

H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in

Mockery / - Desk Perpetrators -

By Josef Scharl

Located in Berlin, DE

the initials “JS”, identified lower left in lead as copy no. 30 / 30 and signed in lead by Alois

Category

1930s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

1968 mystery, Venice Italy Painting
1968 mystery, Venice Italy Painting

1968 mystery, Venice Italy Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Saint Marks Square, Venice. The painting seems to be initialed GS or JS not entirely sure. Painting

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1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Midcentury Clay and Glazed Sculpture of a Woman, Jerzy Sacha, Poland, 1970s
Midcentury Clay and Glazed Sculpture of a Woman, Jerzy Sacha, Poland, 1970s

Midcentury Clay and Glazed Sculpture of a Woman, Jerzy Sacha, Poland, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

artist. Signed by the initials of the author of "JS" (photo). Jerzy Sacha is the author of numerous

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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

initials js 1934 suggest this was passed down through the family. Inside the lid is a beautifully painted

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls
Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls

Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls

Located in Surfside, FL

This s an older piece signed with initials by artist JS. I would date this as late 19th Century or

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls
Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls

Antique Oil Painting Of Jerusalem Ascent to Old City Walls

Located in Surfside, FL

This s an older piece signed with initials by artist JS. I would date this as late 19th Century or

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Cutler's Stool or Side Table
19th Century Cutler's Stool or Side Table

19th Century Cutler's Stool or Side Table

Located in Houston, TX

factories such as Sheffield's. Initials of JS (?) carved into the seat. Great patina.

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rookwood Standard Glaze Vase Holly Pattern, Artist Jeanette Swing
Rookwood Standard Glaze Vase Holly Pattern, Artist Jeanette Swing

Rookwood Standard Glaze Vase Holly Pattern, Artist Jeanette Swing

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rookwood pottery standard glaze vase in mint condition. Marked with the Rookwood mark, JS artist’s

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith
Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

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H 29 in W 75 in D 2 in

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

By John Smith

Located in Palm Springs, CA

satin black lacquer wood frame. JS initials are woven on the right lower corner. Dimensions: 75

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique Decorative Fire Screen, French, Brass, Fireside Heat Shield, Victorian
Antique Decorative Fire Screen, French, Brass, Fireside Heat Shield, Victorian

Antique Decorative Fire Screen, French, Brass, Fireside Heat Shield, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

tavern patrons engage in a merry dance Marked to corners with the initials JS and the French Déposé mark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair
20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair

20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair

Located in Morristown, NJ

with gallery of drawers and cubbies, initialed "JS" on back. The desk surface folds out to form an

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

initials js 1934 suggest this was passed down through the family. Inside the lid is a beautifully painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Materials

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Antique American Fluffy Pomeranian Dog Portrait Wide Gold Frame Oil Painting
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Located in Buffalo, NY

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H 35 in W 43 in

Redan with jockey up

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

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Materials

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$6,806

H 24 in W 36 in

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Located in Stoke, Hampshire

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$12,000

H 16.5 in W 39.5 in D 3 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

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Located in New York, NY

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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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Located in New York, NY

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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

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Initial Js For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of initial js is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and mahogany, all initial js available were constructed with great care. Initial js have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Initial js made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made initial js over the years, but those made by Della Robbia Pottery, Joseph Sankey & Sons and Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Initial Js?

Initial js can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,046, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.