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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
$2,349 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

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

19th Century French Oak Wine Maker’s Bench with Iron Clamp and Sauternes Marking
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring authentic vineyard character to your wine cellar or kitchen with this antique French wine maker’s table, crafted in the Poitou region circa 1880. Built from solid oak, the rust...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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
French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
resemble jointed bamboo rods with evenly spaced nodes and sharply tapered finials marking each corner. The
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

French Turned Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Tapered Finials, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
emulate jointed bamboo, with evenly spaced nodes and sharply angled finials marking each corner. The warm
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

1800s Swedish Cast Iron Tobacco Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
prestigious Swedish foundry in Södermanland county. The piece displays distinctive markings including the year
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Fully Articulated Wooden Artist's Model Of Horse
Located in Bradenton, FL
rectangular carved wooden stand with two brass adjustable stems as support. No markings noted.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique 18ct Gold European Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in London, GB
cm including Bail Weight 2.5 grams Stamped with European marks & 18k on the bail - all markings are
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

18k Gold

English Art Deco Pewter Flask with Geometric Pattern and Beefeater Mark
Located in San Diego, CA
marking on the underside, made in Sheffield, England, circa Edwardian period of the 1910s. Sleek and
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Print of “Maud Muller” by Philipp Hermann Eichens
Located in Dallas, TX
exact country of origin is unknown, though may be implied by markings on the print. Markings include
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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mark, "A" Vienna silver marking, a Wiener Werkstatte 'rose' mark, and Josef Hoffman's "JH" designer
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Rare English Wedgewood Jasperware Blue and White Salad Bowl with Silver Rim
Located in Dallas, TX
on it. This is an internal inventory number of the owner. “EPNS” marking indicated use of
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Antique French Classical Parian Porcelain 13" Goddess Female Maiden Bust - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Detailed Casting - a Pair. Numerical marking to underside. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

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

19th Century English Church Organ Seat
Located in Faversham, GB
pine seat displays smooth rounded corners to the moulding with wonderful colour and markings. The base
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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century English Church Organ Seat
19th Century English Church Organ Seat
$2,204
H 24.81 in W 42.52 in D 15.95 in
1900s French Street of the Priests Metal Sign on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This early-1900s French metal street sign, originally marking “Rue des Prêtres” (“Street of the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

19th Century Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
immersed in history. Just one door tells a thousand stories, detailed with unique markings and wear from
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Arched Oak Door
19th Century Arched Oak Door
$4,643
H 92.52 in W 35.04 in D 1.86 in
19th Century French Iron & Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
utilitarian origins. The cast-iron base is richly detailed with arched motifs and a central 10 kg marking
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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Iron & Brass Scale
19th Century French Iron & Brass Scale
$705
H 9.9 in W 21.5 in D 9.8 in
1920s French Bottle In Wooden Case
Located in High Point, NC
visible grain, iron detailing, and period markings, including carved numerals on the base that hint at its
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Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Glass, Wood

1920s French Bottle In Wooden Case
1920s French Bottle In Wooden Case
$395
H 21.8 in W 11.7 in D 10.9 in
Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rome assay marking. CONDITION In Good Overall Condition - The base has one crack. Some wear in
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
cabinet rests on a shaped apron base. Mounts are incised ‘BY’, marking Beurdeley’s celebrated workshop. A
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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century German Portable Ivory Sundial — Possibly Nuremberg
Located in Madrid, ES
instrument making. Delicately engraved with precise markings, this elegant piece was designed for solar
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Early 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Bone

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

The Book of Common Prayer - 1852 - IN A FINE BRASS MOUNTED LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, hinges fine, no previous ownership markings or inscriptions, in VERY GOOD+ condition.
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1850s British Antique Markings

Materials

Leather

Modernist vase. Glass, metal. Portugal, Topazio Casquinha, circa 1900.
Located in Madrid, ES
, which displays more characteristic elements of modernism. Despite the lack of markings, it has been
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Other Antique Markings

Materials

Other, Metal

French Carved Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror with Finial Corners, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
and surface markings that lend the piece a lived-in, antique character. The wooden backboard is
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Markings

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
sundial, remarkable for its engraved city markings and craftsmanship, perfect for enthusiasts of antique
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1850s Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

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

Set of Reclaimed Pine Double Doors for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
thousand stories, detailed with unique markings and wear from times gone by. In traditional buildings and
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Pine

Set of Reclaimed Pine Double Doors for Glazing
Set of Reclaimed Pine Double Doors for Glazing
$3,200
H 93.31 in W 50.99 in D 2.37 in
Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
, Ca. 1850 Period: Edo Period (1603–1868) Date: Circa 1850 Markings: Signed on the back
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1850s Japanese Japonisme Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Carved Ivory Terrestrial Globe with Hidden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
. The globe is delicately engraved with detailed cartographic markings and demonstrates the precision
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1840s Antique Markings

Materials

Bone

Particularly rare set tea bowls, made of nephrite gemstone, 1900, London England
Located in Wien, AT
here – translucent with dark markings. An exceptionally rare set in the original box, made with high
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Period: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1930) Materials: Metal, Porcelain Enamel Markings: Stamped D.R.G.M
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Metal

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
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery
Located in Karis, Nyland
textile Condition: Beautiful original patina with historic wear and surface markings consistent with age
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Markings

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

Set of 2 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Floral Pattern, Circa 1880's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with
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1880s French Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 17th Century Giltwood Framed Engraving of the Battle Scenes of Alexander
By Charles Le Brun, Gérard Audran
Located in Dallas, TX
. The frames are old but not original to the pieces. Created circa 1665. Makers markings are present on
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17th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Hand-Carved Alabaster Sphinx, Grand Tour Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Glasgow, GB
black inclusions—natural markings that enhance the sculptural presence of the piece. Measuring 10.5 cm
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Antique Markings

Materials

Alabaster

Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
door tells a thousand stories, detailed with unique markings and wear from times gone by. In
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors
Set of French Antique Glazed Pine Double Doors
$3,975
H 93.51 in W 64.38 in D 1.38 in
Daum Chalice Goblet, Glass Vase, Lorraine Cross, 1906
By Daum
Located in Lisbon, PT
. The Daum signature and the date "1906" are clearly visible, marking this chalice as a rare collectible
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Glass

Daum Chalice Goblet, Glass Vase, Lorraine Cross, 1906
Daum Chalice Goblet, Glass Vase, Lorraine Cross, 1906
$3,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
moments. Whether toasting the New Year or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of
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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's
Set of 5 Antique Champagne Flutes with Etched Pattern, Circa 1900's
$563 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 2.37 in
Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
or marking a personal milestone, these flutes elevate the ritual of Champagne with history, charm
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Markings

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
Set of 6 Charming French Hand-Blown Champagne Flutes, circa 1890
$678 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 6.89 in Dm 2.56 in
Set of Pierre Jeanneret slatted PJ-SI-26-C Writing Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
retains original provenance markings from Punjab University: P.A.U/AC-036 Dean Room and P.A.U/AC-032 Dean
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Mid-19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
molten ash resembling glaze; and natural, organic perchance markings resulting from wood-burning kiln
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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Markings

Materials

Stoneware

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
impressed number “52.” These markings confirm the piece’s production at the Meissen porcelain manufactory
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Enamel

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

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

Oil, Board

Wild Geese
Wild Geese
$5,750
H 16 in W 22 in
Rare Barbary Sheep Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Amsterdam Edition, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
curled horns, expressive eye, spotted facial markings, and upright posture give the animal a spirited and
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

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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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