Bronze Lidded Jar by George Adlam for George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial lidded jar crafted of solid bronze in a stylized sphere shape resting on a cruciform base.
20th Century English Jars
Metal
Bronze Lidded Jar by George Adlam for George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial lidded jar crafted of solid bronze in a stylized sphere shape resting on a cruciform base.
Metal
Victorian antique pewter sorbetière, England 1860s
Located in London, GB
Originally used to make iced desserts such as ice-cream and sorbet, this Victorian pewter sorbetière is a captivating nod to Victorian feasting. Marked Alderton to the topside of the...
Metal
English Mixed Metal Spirit Barrel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Edwardian copper and brass spirit container of barrel form with riveted construction and having gleaming surface.
Brass, Copper
$8,850 / set
H 19 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Pair Antique 19th century English Regency Chinoiserie Tole Tea Caddy Canisters
Located in Litchfield, CT
Large pair antique 19th century English Chinoiserie tole tea canisters. Decorated with Chinese figures in black on a rare yellow ground with gilt highlights. The tops nicely shaped l...
Metal
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Oriental Opulence: A Rare Pair of Victorian Chinoiserie Tôle Tea Canisters This impressive pair of large English Chinoiserie tôle tea canisters and covers, dating from circa 1840–18...
Metal
$3,950 / set
H 17 in W 12 in D 9 in
Group of 19th Century English Green Tole Tea Tins by Parnall & Sons LTD, Bristol
By Parnall & Sons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three 19th century English tole tea tins with large numbers in cream and gilt on a green ground. Each of ovoid form with a domed shoulder below an oval domed lid. The large graphic n...
Metal
Early 19th Century English Agate and Silver Trinket Bowl or Salt Cellar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Early 19th Century English Agate Bowl on Silver Plate. Classic piece to add to a collection or functional to hold jewelry such as rings or can function as a salt cellar. Mak...
Agate, Metal, Silver Plate
1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box. Faux craquelure glazed "jar" decorated with phoenix birds, rising sun, & flowering bamboo. Great handles & borders. B...
Metal, Tin
$395
H 6.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Monogrammed Oak and Silver Plate Tobacco Jar or Ice Bucket with Shield Cartouche
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your collection with this superb Victorian-era English tobacco jar, expertly crafted from richly grained solid oak and adorned with a silver-plated lid and handle. The cylind...
Metal
$517
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique Victorian Hand Painted Glass Apothecary Sulphur Chemist Jar. c.1890
Located in London, GB
A Victorian glass sulphur apothecary jar, c.1890. Once used to store sulphur in a working pharmacy, this is a remarkable survivor, retaining its vibrant internally reverse‑painted s...
Metal
Unavailable
H 17 in W 10 in D 9 in
19th Century Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Tea Canisters by John Bartlett
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good 19th century pair of chinoiserie lacquered tole tea canisters by John Bartlett; of unusual oval form and decorated in black and gilt. The domed tops retaining their original lid...
Metal
Sold
H 25.75 in Dm 12.25 in
Huge Glass Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Advertising Opium Jar from 1870s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic find! This glass and brass Opium jar is over 2 feet tall and Measures 25.75 tall x 12.25 in diameter. The jar is in good antique condition with signs of losses un...
Metal
Sold
H 33 in W 15 in D 15 in
English 19th Century Painted Glass Apothecary Jar with Coat of Arms and Motto
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English large painted glass lidded apothecary jar from the 19th century, with the coat of arms of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries. Born in England during the 19th century, ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Apothecary Set
Located in Houston, TX
Found in England, this mid-20th century apothecary set is complete with nine lidded glass jars and iron Stand.
Metal, Brass, Iron
English Pink Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English ovoid match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated pink glass, topped with sterling silver. Hallmarks for sterling silver.
Metal, Sterling Silver
English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English spherical match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated green glass, topped with sterling silver. Hallmarks for sterling silver.
Metal, Sterling Silver
English Green Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English spherical match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated green glass, topped with sterling silver. Hallmarks for sterling silver.
Metal, Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Enameled Tin Cannisters
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Art Deco cannisters with an enameled floral pattern.
Metal, Enamel
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Metal
Small English 19th Century Glass Vanity Jar with Metal Lid and Faceted Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English Victorian period glass vanity jar from the 19th century, with metal lid and faceted design.
Silver
Sold
H 4.38 in W 4 in D 4 in
By Daher Pretty Vintage Red Floral Tea Tin Canister Long Island made in England
By Daher Decorated Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pretty Vintage canister container designed by Daher Lidded Red Floral Tin Long Island NY made in England Maker stamped. Daher Decorative Ware. Measures: 4 x 4 x 4.38 H inches Unre...
Metal
English Pink Match Striker with Sterling Silver Rim
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English ovoid match striker (or match strike vesta) of striated pink glass, topped with sterling silver. Hallmarks for sterling silver.
Metal, Sterling Silver
English Midcentury Bell Jar Lantern with Two Lights in Handblown Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined English bell jar lantern in clear handblown glass and polished metal, dating to the mid-20th century. This compact light fixture features a domed glass canopy suspended by ...
Metal
Hanging 'Etched' Bell Jar Lantern with 4 Light Cluster
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a hanging glass bell jar lantern with etching and 4 light cluster. 27" deep and 11' diameter- Can be made shorter for clearance in low areas. (Anthony Greenwich M...
Metal
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
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