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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
$2,329 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

Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" Bronze Sculpture Raingo Freres Foundry Marking
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" patinated bronze sculpture from the 19th century. This exquisite piece was cast by the renowned Raingo Freres foundry, known for its high-quality bronze ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical 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

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
Baroque Domed Chest, Dated 1748
Located in Greding, DE
. The arched lid features an iron appliqué bearing the date “1748,” marking the year of its creation.
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1740s Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, Dated 1748
Baroque Domed Chest, Dated 1748
$989
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Lidded Box by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Lidded cigarette tin – handmade. Designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte – no markings
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Terra-Cotta Harlequin
Located in Queens, NY
wearing a cap & clown outfit with large buttons (signed: HANISOFF, with additional marking)
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19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Terra-Cotta Harlequin
Victorian Terra-Cotta Harlequin
$6,250
H 29.75 in W 6.5 in D 10.5 in
Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Located in Bernville, PA
bronze a few small chips to the marble. No foundry markings. Circa 1910-1920. Dimensions 23 inches in
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1910s Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid 19thC White Ironstone China Large Oversized (3) Piece Soup Tureen, British
By William Adams and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
markings on the underneath of the bowl display "Ironstone China" "William Adams" "Tunstall" with the coat
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1660s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Ironstone

Bauhaus, Weimar 1919-25 Dessau 1925-28, Museum of Modern Art, 1938 First Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
coincide with an important Bauhaus exhibition. Pages are very good free of markings, tears, or stains
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Early 20th Century American Bauhaus Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

HUGE Primitive Early 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel
Located in London, GB
of either alcohol, Soy or water by a wealthy family (clan marking engraved on front) . Due to the
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Early 19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Terracotta

HUGE Primitive Early 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel
HUGE Primitive Early 19th C. Japanese Terracotta Vessel
$10,704
H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation Souvenir Bracelet, Agate, c1902
Located in valatie, NY
Botswana Gemstone Agate Ovals. Each piece of polished agate has a different color and internal markings
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Early 20th Century British Antique Markings

Materials

Agate, Silver

Bulbous Ceramic Black Table Lamp The lamp is a beautifully shaped ceramic piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
with oriental style markings, it is topped off with a pleated coolie shape lampshade The lamp and
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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Heron by Water's Edge - Anglo-Indian 19th century bird art oil painting
Located in London, GB
build against the sky. The detail in the markings on its feathers is superb. A beautiful painting
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1810s Old Masters Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Exotic Botanicals and Rare Butterflies – Hand-Colored Dutch Prints from 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
markings. Slight age toning and a few natural paper spots consistent with 18th-century works. Plate
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding off bad spirits
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Markings

Materials

Teak

Antique ashtray made of Silver plated and cut Glass with boar teeth, 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
decorative accent. Marking "EP" (Electroplate) "LBEPWF 3456". It is easy to imagine the attraction of these
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Early 1900s Antique Markings

Materials

Crystal

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
palette and drawing suggest influences from both Persian and Anatolian traditions, marking it as a unique
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas signed A. Heins
Located in Dallas, TX
dealer markings on the back (including a wax seal), which only adds to its mystery and charm. Recently
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Early 20th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Silver plated coffee pot by BENETFINK&Co, Cheapside London, England, late 19th
By Benetfink & Co.
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
marking indicates an electroplated silver coating on top of German silver (a nickel-based alloy). The
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

Very fine 19th Century Royal Vienna Vase with Cover
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
tradition of marking (chalking) the year above doorways to bless the home and mark the new year, typically
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Early American Amber Glass Crystal? Plates Spectacular Victorian Etched Op Art 6
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. These have a very nice mid-century geometric design, nomakers markings or signatures. There is normal
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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Glass

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding off bad spirits
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19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Side-Handled Chocolate Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
heraldic marking incorporates the motto 'Secret Et Hardi' - Secret and Bold*. The upper rim and foot of
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18th Century George II Antique Markings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
notable dark brown marking bold, parenthetic lancet leaves and small octofoil rosettes. Dark umber spot
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Pair Multani Indian Jaipur Hand Painted Blue & White Pottery Plaques
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
ground. Both have unglazed bases with indistinct painted markings. Provenance: acquired in the UK Art
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage 1950s Gilt Italian Florentine Baroque Wall Mirror Mid-Century Maximalist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
painted, made in italy, retains paper label, and has impressed markings, made in italy. Recently procured
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1920s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Tutsi Archer Bracelet (arm Guard) Rwanda, Early 20th Century
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
functioned both as a protective device during archery and as a status symbol, marking the wearer’s elevated
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Markings

Materials

Copper

Antique Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon
By J. Cook & Son
Located in Chula Vista, CA
in tarnished condition Difficult to decipher, markings appear as silver Refer to images listed
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon
Antique Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoon
$125
H 4 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Art Nouveau Silver Plique-à-Jour Iris Pendant with Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Braintree, GB
fitted silver mirror Metal: Silver (marked 900) Markings: “900” (on interior beneath mirror hinge) Enamel
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century French Antique Ceramic Vase with Bronze Decorations
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
rests on a wooden base and has no manufacturer's markings. Please note that the wooden base is secured
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Late 19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spanish Oakwood Table
Located in Dallas, TX
, markings, and aged character throughout—testament to years of use and preservation. The table rests on
Category

19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

Antique Spanish Oakwood Table
Antique Spanish Oakwood Table
$4,800
H 29.63 in W 74.63 in D 28 in
Original Vintage Swedish Movie Poster Her Dark Secret Hennes Morka Punkt
Located in London, GB
marking on her leg, wearing a sparkly outfit and sitting down against a red background, the bold stylised
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1920s Swedish Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
markings as to the gold content, there is the initial “M” lightly inscribed on the face of one lozenge
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Antique 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Art Nouveau Cufflinks
$700 / set
W 0.56 in D 0.6 in L 0.71 in
Pair of Comte End / Occasional Tables, Manner of Jean Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Comte (Argentina), Manner of Jean Michel Frank Marking(s); notes
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Early 20th Century Argentine Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Portrait Cut Diamond Crucifix Ring
Located in London, GB
in 18ct rose gold. Beneath the diamond lies a small wooden crucifix marking this as a reliquary
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Early 1700s Baroque Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1920s Table Lamp in the Style Jean Besnard, Black - Gold Craquelé
By Jean Besnard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
anonymous designer/maker in France during the 1920s. No clear markings or signature to the base. This light
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Oak

French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
: 0.62 inches Markings: French Hallmarks Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 22.4 grams Diamonds ~ 0.75 carats
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1880s Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Vases, Hand-Painted Gouda Style Ceramic with Bold Glaze
By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
“E.A. Gouda in Zuid Holland Rolf,” the markings differ from the standardized factory stamps and Lazarus
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Early 19th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Whimsical Spanish Novelty Silver Penguin, 1910
Located in Braintree, GB
Markings: Stamped to underside (star hallmark) Height: 17 cm Width: 6 cm Depth: 4.5 cm Weight: 135 grams
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1910s Spanish Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Lady.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
* Style: Classical Revival * Markings: Stamped at the base “G67573” * Dimensions: Height: 2 ft. 11 in. (35
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Markings

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Majolica Green Leaf Plates
Located in High Point, NC
and stunning. The plates has the impressed marking RS and an anchor.
Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Set of three sculptural iron chairs, in the style of André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
origin of these chairs remains undocumented, adding to their intrigue. The markings likely relate to the
Category

Late 19th Century French Post-Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box
Located in Basildon, GB
markings but very likely to be Qianlong period.
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff  box
18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff  box
$10,098
H 1.11 in W 2.37 in D 2.96 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
markings reproducing the individual staves joints. This antique sterling silver barrel box is fitted
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1890s British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
was wasted and everything was valued. Cracks, knots, and markings are all part of its honest, rustic
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Late 19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Set Of Seven Victorian Copper Haystack Measures
Located in Essex, MA
Some with markings. Dimensions ; Width- 14.63 inches Depth- 11.5 inches Height- 16 inches Width
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1850s English Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Copper

Set Of Seven Victorian Copper Haystack Measures
Set Of Seven Victorian Copper Haystack Measures
$2,800 / set
H 16 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
A.R. Brown Perfection Screw & Bolt Cabinet 130 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
condition. Some minor markings. Please note, this item is located in our NYC location.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Vintage 13-15cts Natural Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 18k White Gold
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
French markings on the back, and signed Mellerio. The maker’s mark (Melledio dits Meller) is partially
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Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Armchair - No. 675 - Beech, Leather - Buenos Aires
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Frank
Located in Budapest, HU
Werkstätte by Jane Kallir (1986), marking it as a significant piece of modernist design history.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Beech

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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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