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Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages
Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages

Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Collection of 19th century Rosewood and Boxwood mortise marking gauges with bronze knobs and accents. One is stamped "Pat.

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking
Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking

Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Milano, IT

Immerse yourself in timeless art with this exceptional biscuit jar made of exquisite Sèvres porcelain. The Sèvres mark on the base confirms its authenticity and origin from one of th...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

A Large Antique "Trog" w/ Markings, Scandinavia c. 1700s
A Large Antique "Trog" w/ Markings, Scandinavia c. 1700s

A Large Antique "Trog" w/ Markings, Scandinavia c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Scandinavian Trog A hand-carved trog in aged burled wood, likely Norwegian, 18th or 19th century. The single lug handle with its oval cutout is a hallmark of Scandinavian fo...

Category

18th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

19th c Antique Wood Log Marking Tool Hammer on base
19th c Antique Wood Log Marking Tool Hammer on base

19th c Antique Wood Log Marking Tool Hammer on base

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th c Antique Wood Log Marking Tool Hammer on base Antique - Decoration - 19th Measures : Hammer : Ø 12,5cm Total : 22x21cm H:44cm Matrials : Iron - Wood

Category

19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century

Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason. France, 1850-1880. A very decorative piece.

Category

Late 19th Century French Other Antique Markings

Materials

Plaster

British Chalk Sketch of A Young Horse with White Markings
British Chalk Sketch of A Young Horse with White Markings

British Chalk Sketch of A Young Horse with White Markings

By John Rabone Harvey

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Chalk, Graphite

Paris Porcelain Small Urn Basic with Gold Decoration and Old Markings
Paris Porcelain Small Urn Basic with Gold Decoration and Old Markings

Paris Porcelain Small Urn Basic with Gold Decoration and Old Markings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Paris Porcelain Small Urn Bowl with Gold Details. Old Blue Sward mark on bottom and bronze metal bolt attaching the top a bottom pieces of the urn. Add some Classic French St...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking
19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French silver timbale was crafted circa 1860 and bears the official tête de Minerve poinçon, confirming solid silver of at least 800 purity. The form is classic and eleg...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

French Handblown Glass Bell Jar Display, Wooden Stand, marking Arc de Triomphe
French Handblown Glass Bell Jar Display, Wooden Stand, marking Arc de Triomphe

French Handblown Glass Bell Jar Display, Wooden Stand, marking Arc de Triomphe

Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE

The wooden stand bears historical markings, including depictionsof the Arc de Triomphe and other iconic Parisian landmarks, making it a unique Parisian find.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside
Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside

Pair of art nouveau Mettlach pottery vases with incised markings to underside

By Mettlach

Located in San Francisco, CA

each double-handled urn painted with meandering foliate design on a blue-gray ground; with incised marks to the underside

Category

Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Trimph Der Venus Royal Vienna Platter Framed Signed and W Bee Hive Marking
Trimph Der Venus Royal Vienna Platter Framed Signed and W Bee Hive Marking

Trimph Der Venus Royal Vienna Platter Framed Signed and W Bee Hive Marking

Located in Stamford, CT

A Vienna style porcelain burgundy-ground tray, 'triumph Der Venus' late 19th century, blue beehive mark, signed bergère Pinh. The oblong octagonal tray painted with Venus rising from...

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Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Early Map of Australasia, Marking The Route of Abel Tasman in 1642 'Publ. 1726'
Early Map of Australasia, Marking The Route of Abel Tasman in 1642 'Publ. 1726'

Early Map of Australasia, Marking The Route of Abel Tasman in 1642 'Publ. 1726'

Located in Langweer, NL

Rare and early map of Australasia, marking the route of Abel Tasman's voyage from Mauritius to Batavia in 1642, on which he discovered Tasmania and New Zealand and proved that Austra...

Category

1720s Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

"March on Rome, " Bronze with Male Nudes Marking the 1922 Fascist Rise to Power
"March on Rome, " Bronze with Male Nudes Marking the 1922 Fascist Rise to Power

"March on Rome, " Bronze with Male Nudes Marking the 1922 Fascist Rise to Power

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A remarkable example of Art Deco sculpture-cum-propaganda art, this bronze panel -- unique to our knowledge -- was sculpted by Giovanni Battista Tedeschi to mark the rise of fascism ...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th-century Portrait of a Young Woman
Late 19th-century Portrait of a Young Woman

Late 19th-century Portrait of a Young Woman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Below the name, there are fainter, partially obscured markings that look like "1/4 1/4" or a similar fractional layout, which traditionally denotes either canvas sizing formats or ca...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Bavarian M1895 Pickelhaube Helmet Attributed to 3rd Jäger Regiment
Bavarian M1895 Pickelhaube Helmet Attributed to 3rd Jäger Regiment

Bavarian M1895 Pickelhaube Helmet Attributed to 3rd Jäger Regiment

Located in Nottingham, GB

As this appears to be a field or soldier-applied marking rather than an official arsenal stamp, the regimental connection is presented as an attribution.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century
Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century

Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century

Located in Oakland, CA

Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Markings

Materials

Clay

Large Meissen Parrot, late C19th. 43cm
Large Meissen Parrot, late C19th. 43cm

Large Meissen Parrot, late C19th. 43cm

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Blue crossed swords Meissen marking to the base. Batch 87 N/H

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913
Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913

Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Blomberg

Located in Hammarö, SE

Furniture retaining its original NK inventory markings is increasingly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and connoisseurs, as these markings strengthen authenticity and...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical French Empire console Table gilt wood.
Neoclassical French Empire console Table gilt wood.

Neoclassical French Empire console Table gilt wood.

Located in South Charleston, WV

Date of production is uncertain, but certainly vintage or antique. No markings on the table. Top has been polished. Condition is good with a few marks to rear edges but the front and...

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Markings

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Portuguese Turned Matte Earthenware Black Jar
19th Century Portuguese Turned Matte Earthenware Black Jar

19th Century Portuguese Turned Matte Earthenware Black Jar

Located in Round Top, TX

It's been turned on the wheel to make the ribbed markings. These are sought after for decoration and collected as well.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Dutch Art Deco Ceramic Tray, Zuid-Holland, Attributed to Jaap Gidding, 1927
Dutch Art Deco Ceramic Tray, Zuid-Holland, Attributed to Jaap Gidding, 1927

Dutch Art Deco Ceramic Tray, Zuid-Holland, Attributed to Jaap Gidding, 1927

By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Jaap Gidding

Located in Glasgow, GB

The underside retains its hand-painted markings, including the Aragon name, model number 846, date code, maker’s markings, and “Made in Holland.”

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

French Provincial Two-Door Armoire, Carved Cherry, Dated 1883
French Provincial Two-Door Armoire, Carved Cherry, Dated 1883

French Provincial Two-Door Armoire, Carved Cherry, Dated 1883

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

The date 1883 is inlaid across the frieze, marking this carved cherry armoire as a piece of provincial cabinetmaking.

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Diminutive American Ash Burl Footed Bowl
Diminutive American Ash Burl Footed Bowl

Diminutive American Ash Burl Footed Bowl

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

The burl displays a dense, highly figured grain enlivened by knots, irregular markings, and warm tonal variations ranging from honey brown to deep chestnut.

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Markings

Materials

Burl

A French Louis XV style fireplace mantel in Brèche de Bénou marble
A French Louis XV style fireplace mantel in Brèche de Bénou marble

A French Louis XV style fireplace mantel in Brèche de Bénou marble

Located in London, GB

The marble with distinctive cream, violet, green and ochre markings throughout. French, 19th century. Shelf Width: 1478 mm 58 ¼" Overall Height: 1103 mm 43 ⅜" Op...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

A pair of document. Louis-Philippe gilt bronze Candlesticks from Chateau Neuilly
A pair of document. Louis-Philippe gilt bronze Candlesticks from Chateau Neuilly

A pair of document. Louis-Philippe gilt bronze Candlesticks from Chateau Neuilly

Located in San Francisco, CA

These match the well documented inventory marking system used for furnishings at the Chateau de Neuilly, one of Louis-Philippe's principal residences near Paris.

Category

1830s French Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Gold Plate

Filer & Stowell Foundry Mold Coffee Table
Filer & Stowell Foundry Mold Coffee Table

Filer & Stowell Foundry Mold Coffee Table

Located in Dekalb, IL

Its broad, flared wooden teeth radiate around the circular top. Painted shop markings in orange and red remain visible across the face.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Cast Iron

Pierrefonds Crystalline Glaze Vase with Twin Handles, France, ca. 1910s-1920s
Pierrefonds Crystalline Glaze Vase with Twin Handles, France, ca. 1910s-1920s

Pierrefonds Crystalline Glaze Vase with Twin Handles, France, ca. 1910s-1920s

By Pierrefonds Pottery

Located in Berlin, DE

French studio ceramic vase from the Pierrefonds manufactory, with an elongated amphora body and two sharply modelled twin handles, marking the transition from Art Nouveau into early ...

Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Bronze and Glass Paste Jewelry Box 1910
Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Bronze and Glass Paste Jewelry Box 1910

Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Bronze and Glass Paste Jewelry Box 1910

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The underside remains sealed and retains its original markings. A beautiful example of early 20th-century American decorative arts, ideal for collectors of Tiffany Studios, Art Nouve...

Category

1910s Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Pictorial Hardstone Scholar’s Viewing Stone Hardwood Republic Early 20c
Chinese Pictorial Hardstone Scholar’s Viewing Stone Hardwood Republic Early 20c

Chinese Pictorial Hardstone Scholar’s Viewing Stone Hardwood Republic Early 20c

Located in Richmond, CA

A striking Chinese scholar’s viewing stone dating to the Republic period, circa 1920, formed from a naturally patterned pictorial hardstone with rich ochre-yellow, russet and reddish...

Category

1920s Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Stone

Marietta Chair Co. WWII USMD Military Wooden Chair c.1944
Marietta Chair Co. WWII USMD Military Wooden Chair c.1944

Marietta Chair Co. WWII USMD Military Wooden Chair c.1944

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A solid oak World War II-era medical field chair stamped with military property markings form the United States Medical Department "USMD" and "March 4, 1944".

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Chinese Well-Hollowed Honey Agate Snuff Bottle, Late Qing, circa 1900
Antique Chinese Well-Hollowed Honey Agate Snuff Bottle, Late Qing, circa 1900

Antique Chinese Well-Hollowed Honey Agate Snuff Bottle, Late Qing, circa 1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Dark brown to nearly black inclusions travel naturally through the translucent stone, including a pronounced horizontal band and scattered cloud-like markings that produce different ...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Agate

John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Lord Chancellors. 10 VOLUMES - 1874
John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Lord Chancellors. 10 VOLUMES - 1874

John Lord CAMPBELL. The Lives Of The Lord Chancellors. 10 VOLUMES - 1874

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

CONDITION: Inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spines fine, internally clean and bright, no bookplates, or previous ownership inscriptions, or markings, a VERY GOOD set.

Category

1870s North American Antique Markings

Materials

Leather

Antique Bronze Planter with Riveted Handles, France, 1900s, 35cm
Antique Bronze Planter with Riveted Handles, France, 1900s, 35cm

Antique Bronze Planter with Riveted Handles, France, 1900s, 35cm

Located in London, England

Heavy bronze handles riveted to the wide rim. Simple line markings as decoration. France 1900s H 35cm x Ø 48cm

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Yellow Agate Rectangular Snuff Bottle, Qing, c.1900
Antique Chinese Yellow Agate Rectangular Snuff Bottle, Qing, c.1900

Antique Chinese Yellow Agate Rectangular Snuff Bottle, Qing, c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Dark brown to nearly black inclusions travel naturally through the translucent stone, including a pronounced horizontal band and scattered cloud-like markings that produce different ...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Agate

Pair of Porcelain Pug Dog Figurines on Cobalt Blue Bases, Late 19th Century
Pair of Porcelain Pug Dog Figurines on Cobalt Blue Bases, Late 19th Century

Pair of Porcelain Pug Dog Figurines on Cobalt Blue Bases, Late 19th Century

Located in Darien, CT

The dogs are modeled with expressive upturned faces and tightly curled tails and are hand-painted with black markings against white bodies. Each pug wears a gilt collar with stud det...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Swedish Agate and Silver Pipe Bowl, 1873
Antique Swedish Agate and Silver Pipe Bowl, 1873

Antique Swedish Agate and Silver Pipe Bowl, 1873

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

An unusual and beautifully crafted smoking accessory combining Swedish silverwork with the rich natural markings of agate.

Category

1870s Swedish Antique Markings

Materials

Agate, Silver

French Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell & Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris
French Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell & Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris

French Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell & Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The white enameled clock face above displays Roman numeral hour markings and Arabic minute markings with delicate pierced foliate hands and a mottled bezel with an elegant double twi...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Markings

Materials

Ormolu

Massive Early 20th Century 266-Drawer Parts Cabinet by Duluth
Massive Early 20th Century 266-Drawer Parts Cabinet by Duluth

Massive Early 20th Century 266-Drawer Parts Cabinet by Duluth

Located in Dekalb, IL

Original embossed hardware remains present throughout the cabinet, and many drawers retain maker markings and patent information. Top drawers (x188): 2.25" W x 22" D x 2.25" H / 5.5...

Category

1910s Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Vellum Ping-Pong Paddles, Circa 1900
Pair of Antique Vellum Ping-Pong Paddles, Circa 1900

Pair of Antique Vellum Ping-Pong Paddles, Circa 1900

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

Both retain their gilt “Ping Pong” markings at the throat. Sometimes described as “drum” paddles because of their construction and resonant playing surface, vellum paddles belong to...

Category

1890s British Sporting Art Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The upholstery shows some marking and would benefit from being re-covered.

Category

19th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Walnut

17” Georgian Early 19th-Century Louis Seize Adams-Style Copper & Bronze Samovar
17” Georgian Early 19th-Century Louis Seize Adams-Style Copper & Bronze Samovar

17” Georgian Early 19th-Century Louis Seize Adams-Style Copper & Bronze Samovar

Located in Nottingham, GB

Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the maker's marking beneath the lid and the various details of the copper and bronze work.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Copper, Brass

Provincial French Carved Wood Bench
Provincial French Carved Wood Bench

Provincial French Carved Wood Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original wood finish shows nice age, markings, and patina, see photos.

Category

1920s French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Leonetto Cappiello Menthe-Pastille Large Lithographic Poster, France, circa 1905
Leonetto Cappiello Menthe-Pastille Large Lithographic Poster, France, circa 1905

Leonetto Cappiello Menthe-Pastille Large Lithographic Poster, France, circa 1905

Located in Los Angeles, CA

., 43, Rue de Lancry, PARIS" together with "REPRODUCTION INTERDITE." Additional printer markings associated with P. Vercasson are visible within the image.

Category

Early 1900s French Other Antique Markings

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

1900s Blue Traditional Floral Deco Antique Peking Chinese Knotted Wool Rug
1900s Blue Traditional Floral Deco Antique Peking Chinese Knotted Wool Rug

1900s Blue Traditional Floral Deco Antique Peking Chinese Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This sparse arrangement contrasts sharply with the densely woven, complex borders, marking it as a highly collectible example among antique rugs.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Georgian Sterling Silver Salad Fork, Old English Pattern, 1785, London
Georgian Sterling Silver Salad Fork, Old English Pattern, 1785, London

Georgian Sterling Silver Salad Fork, Old English Pattern, 1785, London

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The engraved heraldic marking is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of the fork are very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silv...

Category

1780s English Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th-C. British Equestrian Portrait of a Mare and Foal, Signed “J. F. Herring”
19th-C. British Equestrian Portrait of a Mare and Foal, Signed “J. F. Herring”

19th-C. British Equestrian Portrait of a Mare and Foal, Signed “J. F. Herring”

By John Frederick Herring Sr.

Located in New York, NY

The mare stands prominently in profile beside a rustic outbuilding, her richly modeled chestnut coat and white hind marking illuminated against a dense backdrop of mature trees, whil...

Category

19th Century English Antique Markings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas, Paint

Denton Tahoe Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Tahoe Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Tahoe Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Rocky Mountain Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Rocky Mountain Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Rocky Mountain Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Female Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Female Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Female Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Male Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Male Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Male Brook Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Brown Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Brown Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Brown Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Canadian Red Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Canadian Red Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Canadian Red Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Denton Lake Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving
Denton Lake Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Denton Lake Trout, Fish Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Roswell, GA

The fish is shown in profile against a clean, pale ground, allowing the beautifully observed scales, fins, markings, and natural coloration to become the focus of the composition.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Indian School, Striking Charcoal Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Turban, cir 1910
Indian School, Striking Charcoal Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Turban, cir 1910

Indian School, Striking Charcoal Portrait of a Bearded Man in a Turban, cir 1910

Located in GB

Particular attention has been given to the deeply modelled features, expressive eyes and subtle tonal variations of the face, while visible markings on the forehead add further chara...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

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18th C Porcelain Tureen with Clamercy Markings
18th C Porcelain Tureen with Clamercy Markings

18th C Porcelain Tureen with Clamercy Markings

Unavailable

H 4 in W 11 in D 7 in

18th C Porcelain Tureen with Clamercy Markings

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th C Porcelain Tureen marked Clamercy

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Markings

Drum or Round Table, Unusual with Compass Markings
Drum or Round Table, Unusual with Compass Markings

Drum or Round Table, Unusual with Compass Markings

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Nautical Drum or round table, unusual with compass markings., late 19th or early 20 th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Vases with Markings
Pair of Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Vases with Markings

Pair of Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Vases with Markings

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Antique Royal Dux Porcelain Vases with Markings

By Royal Dux

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This pair of Royal Dux vases are decorated with grapes and floral vines. The vases are marked on the bottom as shown. An ivory color with soft green accents make up the palate. Swerv...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Vintage Belgian & English Creamware, set of 16 pieces
Vintage Belgian & English Creamware, set of 16 pieces

Vintage Belgian & English Creamware, set of 16 pieces

By Wedgwood

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Please take note of photos of markings at reverse, and photos of condition. The age varies from piece to piece, as this collection was gathered over time.

Category

1910s English Other Antique Markings

Materials

Creamware

Late Victorian Freestanding Gallery Easel, 20th Century
Late Victorian Freestanding Gallery Easel, 20th Century

Late Victorian Freestanding Gallery Easel, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 67.72 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Late Victorian Freestanding Gallery Easel, 20th Century

Located in Dublin 8, IE

The timber has been nourished and protected, while maintaining its aged patina and historic surface markings. The structure is solid, and the adjustable elements function as intended

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Metal, Brass

Game / Console Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND
Game / Console Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND

Game / Console Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in

Game / Console Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND

By Gervais Durand

Located in Wien, AT

Curved oak frame with folding top, rosewood veneered, veneered in rosewood, with various precious woods, partly in in end-grain technique, floral and lattice-like markings, polished,...

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold

Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold

By Mellerio

Located in New York, NY

Accompanied by French markings on the back, and signed Mellerio. The maker’s mark (Melledio dits Meller) is partially erased, and was originally numbered, as it was a special order...

Category

Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Silver Mounted Art Nouveau Cut Glass Vase
A Silver Mounted Art Nouveau Cut Glass Vase

A Silver Mounted Art Nouveau Cut Glass Vase

Unavailable

H 9.25 in Dm 4.5 in

A Silver Mounted Art Nouveau Cut Glass Vase

Located in Fairfax, VA

The silver base is naturalistically chased, and repousse flowers and leaves and glass vase has been cut with same design. Marking with Y F with animal in between.

Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask
Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask

Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask

Unavailable

H 18 in W 10 in D 5 in

Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask

Located in Pasadena, CA

While the exact origin can be challenging to pinpoint without more specific markings, the style strongly suggests Southeast Asian, particularly Balinese, or possibly Nepalese/Indian ...

Category

Early 20th Century Balinese Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique Sheffield Silverplate Mazarine
Antique Sheffield Silverplate Mazarine

Antique Sheffield Silverplate Mazarine

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 19 in D 13.5 in

Antique Sheffield Silverplate Mazarine

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1815 Sheffield silverplate over copper and hand pierced mazarine tray (strainer). No markings, attached rings for lifting. Overall patina, minor plate loss.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell
1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell

1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell

Unavailable

H 4 in W 10 in D 5 in

1920s Art Deco Nickel Inkwell

Located in Seguin, TX

Porcelain insert, no markings. Minor scuffing, tiny chip to edge of porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Nickel

Early 20th Century Round Horn Box
Early 20th Century Round Horn Box

Early 20th Century Round Horn Box

Unavailable

H 3.25 in Dm 4.5 in

Early 20th Century Round Horn Box

Located in Seguin, TX

Concentric circle decoration, no markings, scattered loss due to insects, particularly along the lid edge, but still usable.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Horn

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia
Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

Located in London, GB

Brass tacks and small cross-shaped markings adorn the figure's face, and a pattern of finely engraved lines feature on her carved coiffure.

Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco DeVilbiss Gold Perfume Bottle Black Enamel Intact Dauber
Art Deco DeVilbiss Gold Perfume Bottle Black Enamel Intact Dauber

Art Deco DeVilbiss Gold Perfume Bottle Black Enamel Intact Dauber

Located in Sausalito, CA

Size: 5-1/2" tall x 2-1/4" across the bottom. Markings: No markings. The acid stamp that would have been on the bottom has worn away.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet
Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet

Antique 1910s Art Nouveau Turquoise Majolica Butterfly Catcher Trivet

Located in Seguin, TX

Wrapped in wire with feet to use as a trivet or stand. No markings, small break in wire, surface wear to glaze.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Wire

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch  Circa 1900
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch  Circa 1900

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Circa 1900, this versatile jewel can be worn as a brooch or a pendant Measurements: 3.5 X 3 inch On the back of this piece is the stamp of “Depose” The marking "Depose" found on v...

Category

Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria
19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 4.73 in D 0.6 in

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

Located in London, GB

The currency displays a long, spoon-shaped form, with attractive spiral features and fine markings on the handle. Ex Private Collection, UK Height Including Custom-Made Base: 62.5...

Category

Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct
Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.1ct This is a terrific ART DECO antique brooch crafted in luxurious and expensive platinum (tested and guaran...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

The backside of the bail is stamped with a "900" purity mark, a small sunburst within a circle motif, and two small "m" markings. A wonderful and substantial locket, this piece would...

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rathbone Porcelain Sucrier & Cover, Cobalt Blue Gilt Artichoke, "Blue V", ca1825
Rathbone Porcelain Sucrier & Cover, Cobalt Blue Gilt Artichoke, "Blue V", ca1825

Rathbone Porcelain Sucrier & Cover, Cobalt Blue Gilt Artichoke, "Blue V", ca1825

By Rathbone

Located in London, GB

The "Blue V-Factory" was well known for its very fine gilt decorations on a cobalt blue ground, and this is a superb example. There is no marking on the sucrier and cover, other tha...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Crafted from rich walnut, each chair boasts the “AL’H” marking on the underside, adding a unique touch of historical authenticity.

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Markings

Materials

Walnut

"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662
"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662

"Armiger et Ephebus Indi" — Hand-Coloured Engraving - Grand Carrousel 1662

Located in TEYJAT, FR

This engraving, titled "Armiger et Ephebus Indi" (The Armiger and Youth, Indians), forms part of the historic series Courses de Testes et de Bagues, published in 1670 to commemorate ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Early 20th Century French Fruitwood Side Table
Early 20th Century French Fruitwood Side Table

Early 20th Century French Fruitwood Side Table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in

Early 20th Century French Fruitwood Side Table

Located in Alpharetta, GA

The plank top has a rich patina, characteristic of aged fruitwood, with natural markings and a darker tone in some areas and imperfections, adding depth and dimension.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray
Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray

Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray

Located in Seguin, TX

Scalloped shell shape with mother of pearl inlay in cherry blossom pattern and the letter B. No markings, repainted repaired handle corner and a small surface edge chip, overall cra...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Markings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Tanger Morocco Chemins De Fer Du Midi
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Tanger Morocco Chemins De Fer Du Midi

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Tanger Morocco Chemins De Fer Du Midi

Located in London, GB

Original vintage train travel poster advertising the Chemins de Fer du Midi railway company to Tanger / Tangier in Morocco featuring a colourful illustration of a lady and man in tra...

Category

1920s Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Grand Tour Male Nude Drawing of an Athletic Youth
Early 19th Century Grand Tour Male Nude Drawing of an Athletic Youth

Early 19th Century Grand Tour Male Nude Drawing of an Athletic Youth

Located in Richmond, London

Only after demonstrating sufficient skill in anatomy, proportion, and technique were artists granted permission to work from a posed live model, marking a significant step in their f...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Markings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Round Silver Hand Mirror With a Refined Design
Round Silver Hand Mirror With a Refined Design

Round Silver Hand Mirror With a Refined Design

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Round Silver Hand Mirror With a Refined Design

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

With an elegant and refined design, the structure is composed of a contrasting silver frame, displaying distinct markings, including the anchor, the lion and an imperceptible letter,...

Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Rhinestone Belle Epoque Belt Sash Buckle
Large Antique Rhinestone Belle Epoque Belt Sash Buckle

Large Antique Rhinestone Belle Epoque Belt Sash Buckle

Unavailable

H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in

Large Antique Rhinestone Belle Epoque Belt Sash Buckle

Located in Seguin, TX

Two rows of prong set stones in a brass framework, narrow brass embossed edges, no markings. 3.25" sq., rows of rhinestones are 5/8" wide, center opening is 2" sq.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

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