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Pink Desk Chair
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Antique French Fire Screen Brass
Lily Of The Valley Brooch
Ny Folding Chair
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Brooches Made In Austria
Arizona Desk
"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century
By Joseph Solman
Located in New York, NY
"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century. Initialed "JS" upper right
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century
"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century

Joseph Solman
"Rail Yard" Urban Industrial WPA American Scene Drawing NYC Mid-Century, 1930s

H 17 in W 15 in D 2 in
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

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

H 3.9 in W 2 in D 3.8 in
WPA American Scene Modernism 20th Century NYC Industrial "Cellar with Horseshoe"
By Joseph Solman
Located in New York, NY
(1909-2008) "Cellar with Horseshoe," 16 x 20 inches, oil on canvas circa 1938, initialed "JS" lower left
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WPA American Scene Modernism 20th Century NYC Industrial "Cellar with Horseshoe"
WPA American Scene Modernism 20th Century NYC Industrial "Cellar with Horseshoe"

Joseph Solman
WPA American Scene Modernism 20th Century NYC Industrial "Cellar with Horseshoe", circa 1938

H 21 in W 25 in D 2 in
Oil Painting Interior Scene Chair w Chinese Rug Joseph Solman American Art WPA
By Joseph Solman
Located in Surfside, FL
Joseph Solman (1909-2008), Chair with Chinese Rug, oil paint on masonite, initialed JS on recto
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20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Oil Painting Interior Scene Chair w Chinese Rug Joseph Solman American Art WPA
Oil Painting Interior Scene Chair w Chinese Rug Joseph Solman American Art WPA

Joseph Solman
Oil Painting Interior Scene Chair w Chinese Rug Joseph Solman American Art WPA

H 21 in W 17 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
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Josef Scharl
Mockery / - Desk Perpetrators -, 1964

H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in
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

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

1968 mystery, Venice Italy Painting, 1968

H 13 in W 16.5 in

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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

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

H 22.05 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Lilly of the Valley Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Vintage Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
assay mark for the 4th gold standard, 585 gold mark (14K), and maker’s initials ‘JS’. Length 76 mm (3
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Lilly of the Valley Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Vintage Brooch
Lilly of the Valley Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Vintage Brooch

Lilly of the Valley Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Vintage Brooch

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

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

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in
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
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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

H 13.5 in W 18 in
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
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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

H 13.5 in W 18 in
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

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

19th Century Cutler's Stool or Side Table

H 20 in W 14 in D 8 in
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
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

H 6.63 in Dm 3.5 in L 6.63 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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

Large Handwoven Tapestry by John Smith

H 29 in W 75 in D 2 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

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

H 33.67 in W 23.43 in D 5.91 in
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
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany

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

H 36 in W 36 in D 20 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

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

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in
10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring
Located in Milford, DE
the face Hallmarks: VRD CO, 10K, JS (initials of previous owner) The onyx inlay has moderate
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Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring
10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring

10 Karat Gold Onyx Inlay Cleveland 1948 High School Traditional Graduation Ring

French Foldable Hand-Carved Wood Easel with Cross and Initials ‘JS’, Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
, including a cross at the top and the initials JS. It folds flat for easy transport. Possibly used in a
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Easels

Materials

Wood

French Foldable Hand-Carved Wood Easel with Cross and Initials ‘JS’, Early 1900s
French Foldable Hand-Carved Wood Easel with Cross and Initials ‘JS’, Early 1900s

French Foldable Hand-Carved Wood Easel with Cross and Initials ‘JS’, Early 1900s

H 21 in W 13.5 in D 14 in

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Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for the Coronation of George V ...
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Sterling Silver

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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in
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H 5.52 in W 4.34 in
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H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 0.2 in
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Located in New York, NY
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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.

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