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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
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19th Century Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages
Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages
$95 / set
H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking
Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking
$2,380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 9.06 in
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

British Chalk Sketch of A Young Horse with White Markings
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...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Chalk, Graphite

Black With White Markings Stone Paddle Sculpture, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian smooth black stone paddle sculpture. Subtle white markings. Mounted on
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Markings

Materials

Stone

Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason
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Late 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Plaster

Antique Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase with Qianlong Marking
Located in Westfield, MA
This antique Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain vase represents the elegance and artistry of Chinese decorative traditions. The form features a rounded body that rises gracefully in...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Snooker billiards pool scoring marking board carved oak and decorative detail
Located in Radstock, GB
A very rare decorative scoring board circa 1890 featuring a carved cherub, almost certainly a commissioned piece. Constructed from English oak with equisite detailing. Rectangular ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

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
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Trimph Der Venus Royal Vienna Platter Framed Signed and W Bee Hive Marking
By Berger Pinh
Located in Manhasset, NY
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 German Neoclassical Antique Markings

Early Map of Australasia, Marking The Route of Abel Tasman in 1642 'Publ. 1726'
Located in Langweer, NL
and early map of Australasia, marking the route of Abel Tasman's voyage from Mauritius to Batavia in
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1720s Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

"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 ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

"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
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.25 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
Bust Of Joan Of Arc In Marble And Alabaster, 19th Century, Giuseppe Bessi
By Giuseppe Bessi
Located in Charmes, FR
Bessi. Marking on the base "Joan of Arc", micro-wear and chips noted.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Markings

Materials

Alabaster, Carrara Marble

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs / Aesthetic Movement - Blue Velvet & Gilt Bronze
Located in MOUGINS, FR
excellent condition. Some markings in the wood (numbers), showing signs it belonged to an inventory. Very
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Late 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow palette. Chinese markings underside for further authentication. Measures: 10" Diameter 23
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Alarmed
Located in New York, NY
Markings: Signed lower left and dated 1928 Ewing Flying Iron is an American Indian artist painting
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alarmed
$12,000
H 14 in W 16 in
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
sculpted of a hardwood with a dark stain. No markings or signage on them. Possibly ceremonial pieces. 2
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Hardwood

Art Nouveau Vase in Deep Purple Hand-Painted Glass, Kralik Poschinger inStyle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Republic/Germany) circa 1900-1910. It has no markings. Measurements: H: 19 cm, Diameter: 7/5 cm (middle
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Early 1900s European Jugendstil Antique Markings

Materials

Glass

Complete Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes. AUTOCRAT EDITION - 13 volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, a VERY GOOD set.
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1890s British Antique Markings

Materials

Leather

1900s French Belgian Provincial Wooden Shop Counter by Emile Lambot, Châtelet
Located in High Point, NC
establishment. The maker’s plaque remains intact, marking its provenance and artisanal quality. Perfect as a
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Red Spinel and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Size: 6.75 Markings: none
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Samowar, Art Deco “BB 50 G” for BOUILLET and BOURDELLE
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
. This marking refers to the traditional Parisian manufacturer “Bouillet et Bourdelle”, which was known
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1920s Antique Markings

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French Early 19th Century Savoie Mountain Rustic Armchair
Located in London, GB
characterful markings and initials etched into the frame. Turned front legs and stretchers provide decorative
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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

French Early 19th Century Savoie Mountain Rustic Armchair
French Early 19th Century Savoie Mountain Rustic Armchair
$3,564
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
19th C Massive Chinese Lotus Ceramic Grain Vessel Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
lotus flowers, stems, and decorative markings. It has a taupe finish with green undertones that turn
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19th Century Chinese Antique Markings

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vases on Brass Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese markings that fill the entire body. The tall vases are in excellent condition commensurate with
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Portrait Of Eitel Friedrich II, Count of Hohenzollern (1452-1512), 16th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
1495 marking the appointment of Frederich as judge of the Holy Roman Empire by Maximilian I. Presented
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16th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Game / Concole Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND
By Gervais Durand
Located in Wien, AT
-like markings, polished, finely chiselled gilt bronze fittings and panel edging, interior covering
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Game / Concole Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND
Game / Concole Table GERVAIS MAXIMILIEN EUGÈNE DURAND
$9,521
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Antique G. Seifert & Sons Quebec Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
5.2" x 0.2" (open) Hallmark: G. Seifert & Sons Jewellers, Quebec, Sterling Silver Markings Item #: BR
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Early 20th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl "Victoria" Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measurements;: 1 3/16" x 1 1/4" Closure: sliding tube clasp Markings: none
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1880s English Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Antique George I French Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
heraldic marking are surmounted with coronet design. The upper rim this exceptional example of antique
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1710s French George I Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Edo Period Yawata Tarō Makie Suzuribako
Located in Taichung, TW
marking, and brush. The lid interior features a delicate scattering of cherry blossoms, adding poetic
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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Antique Markings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Figural Tiger Ring - 18K Gold
Located in Hummelstown, PA
range in color Markings: French 18K gold import mark from treaty country, GP makers mark Measurements
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Philippine Meteorological & Seismological Network Map – Manila Observatory, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
meteorológicas-sísmicas de 2ª clase. Planned but not yet established stations are labeled En Proyecto, marking
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1890s Philippine Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Wild Geese
By Edwin Willard Deming
Located in New York, NY
x 22 inches / 24 x 30 ½ inches framed
 Markings: Signed lower right 
 Edwin Willard Deming is an
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wild Geese
Wild Geese
$5,750
H 16 in W 22 in
The White House
By Louis Aston Knight
Located in New York, NY
½ inches / 17 x 13 ¾ inches framed
 Markings: Signed lower right
 Louis Aston Knight (1873–1948) was an
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The White House
$14,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in
A Large Meissen Porcelain Devisenkinder Cupid Figurine "Marriage Contract"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
painting and marking. The concept is taken from Otto van Veen’s Emblems of Love published in Antwerp in
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Military Reference Book, Deeds That Won the Empire, History, Illustrated
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
illustrated military history book presented in its intact, original order with only light markings consistent
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

English Sterling Silver Vanity or Bathroom Jar Box
Located in New York, NY
Q-tips, a cocktail ring.) English sterling silver markings on side of top lid as shown in very last
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Glass Bowl with Stamped Silver Mount, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
marking in the center of the glass base. These details confirm the authenticity and add an element of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

WHARTON, Edith. Crucial Instances. FIRST EDITION - 1901
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
spine fine, occasional mild foxing to first and last few leaves, no previous ownership markings
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Early 1900s British Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Reclaimed Carved Stone and Portland Limestone Garden Bench Seat - English 1860
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
the stone only enhancing its beauty and charm. The rustic finish and unique markings tell a story of
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Antique French Old Master Oil Painting Christ Healing the Sick in Jersusalem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the upper section of the composition, minor markings but overall very sound and good condition. For
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Museum Ceramic probabily Villeroy & Boch, Germany, 1890s
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Budapest, HU
workshops that the company first developed flowing glazes and lustrous decorations, marking a turning point
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Museum Ceramic probabily Villeroy & Boch, Germany, 1890s
Museum Ceramic probabily Villeroy & Boch, Germany, 1890s
$59,508
H 141.74 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
The Barque of Dante Oil Painting After Eugéne Delacroix, Gilt Frame
Located in Lisbon, PT
painting by Eugène Delacroix, marking a transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism. Loosely inspired by
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Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

The Barque of Dante Oil Painting After Eugéne Delacroix, Gilt Frame
The Barque of Dante Oil Painting After Eugéne Delacroix, Gilt Frame
$3,927 Sale Price
38% Off
H 52.76 in W 65.36 in D 2.37 in
The Faithful Companion
By Sidney Harry Riesenberg
Located in New York, NY
x 21 inches framed Markings: Signed lower left Sidney Harry Riesenberg (12 December 1885 – 11
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian No heat Sapphire Snake Necklace, circa 1890s.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
with a snake engagement ring in 1839, marking the design as both fashionable and sentimental. The
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1890s German Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-19th Century Set of 4 Brass Shot Glass Collection
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
markings
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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

19th century Regency or Victorian Rosewood Game Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
and practical function, marking it as a distinguished furnishing from the late Victorian era
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Rosewood

19th century Regency or Victorian Rosewood Game Table
19th century Regency or Victorian Rosewood Game Table
$6,995 / item
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 21 in
Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
markings, this volume captures the vitality of Kipling’s work, presented in his distinctive vernacular
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
scratches (also marked with a black Sharpie - please see pictures, you will not be able to see the marking
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Red Painted Charging Elephant Bookends
$475 / set
H 6 in W 11.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Art Book, The Masters' Masterpieces, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
educational insight. Presented in original, intact order with light age markings, this highly collectible book
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
Located in Somis, CA
mechanism for security. In completely original condition, with the merchant's name and markings still etched
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

French Mountereau Ceramic and Bronze Three-Armed Wall Sconce
Located in Bradenton, FL
eclectic or bohemian spaces as a statement piece, offering a touch of old-world charm. Sconce has markings
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Pair Antoine-Louis Barye Eagle Plaques
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in New York, NY
Metropolitan Museum. Markings for Eck et Durand Foundry. France, Mid-19th Century. Dimensions: 10.5" W x 8.5
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antoine-Louis Barye Eagle Plaques
Pair Antoine-Louis Barye Eagle Plaques
$2,300 / set
H 6.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.5 in
Massive 19th Century French Faience Jardiniere on Stand by Eugene Collinot
By Eugène-Victor Collinot
Located in New York, NY
butterflies. With the stamped mark of the maker and the handwritten markings E.C. and style number. The stand
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
and tool markings, giving it a raw, authentic texture that reflects its history. A single drainage
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18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Trough
Antique French Limestone Trough
$14,300
H 18.5 in W 84.5 in D 39.5 in
Reclaimed Edwardian Style Pine Front Door for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
unique markings and wear from times gone by. In traditional buildings and period properties
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1890s Antique Markings

Materials

Pine

Reclaimed Edwardian Style Pine Front Door for Glazing
Reclaimed Edwardian Style Pine Front Door for Glazing
$1,912
H 83.47 in W 34.85 in D 1.78 in
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Antique Markings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique markings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique markings — often made from ceramic, metal and earthenware — can elevate any home. Antique markings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique markings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique markings over the years, but those made by Burroughes & Watts, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Markings?

Antique markings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $14,001.
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