Antique Staples

An incredible heavily patinated & heavily stapled terracotta vessel from Aragon, Spain. Used for the storage and transport of oil/wine.

Beautifully patinated with many age old intricate staple repairs. A unique piece.

A heavily patinated hand-thrown terracotta vessel, with twin handles and multiple characterful iron staple repairs. From the province of Seville in Andalusia.

Beautifully patinated with characterful iron staple repairs throughout. Likely from the notable ceramics town of Anduze.

In total, there are more than 130 staples or remnants of staples in the piece, plus one large tin plate with lead solder.

Heavily patinated due to 200 years of use. Many decorative staple repairs.

William Staples Drown Venice Canal With Mooring Boat, 1898 Oil on canvas landscape by William Staples Drown (American, 1856–1915), signed and dated 1898 at the lower left, presentin...

A rare survivor which includes historic iron staple repairs. Chinese, c. 1870.

A late 18th/early 19th century terracotta vessel with contrasting decorative banding and characterful staple iron repairs. Originating from the region of Aragon, the colouring and de...

Atmospheric view of the Thames Valley depicting a peaceful rural river scene Features figures beside the water, mature trees, a rustic footbridge and distant buildings Signed F Stapl...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable, original Circa 1910 Robert Mouseman Thompson bedstead with early Staples...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable, original Circa 1920's Robert Mouseman Thompson bedstead with early Stapl...

This beautiful glazed lemon and lime green French Biot is a wonderful example of how an antique earthenware vessel can over time acquire patina and even more character with a mended ...

The setting of this Art Deco ring features 2 staple motifs, one set with rose-cut diamonds, the other with calibrated synthetic sapphires.

A large scale 19th century pot originally used for storing olive oil, from Puglia in Italy. There are some stapled repairs (see images) which add to the period time worn charm of the...

An early functional metal repair staple secures an old split at the foot. Structurally sound, stable, and completely untreated with modern finishes.

Showing obvious signs of use, but a good honest historic repair using copper staples. Complete with integral cast brass rams head mounts, chain, ceiling hook.

Identified as a Pomo Indian stone tool to crush acorns for its flour which formed part of the local food staple in those times. The mortar comes with its original granite pestle.

There are numerous old firing imperfections, areas of glaze wear, chips to the rim and applied decoration, together with historic metal staple repairs securing several structural cra...

They retain an attractive patina, showing signs of wear, chips, cracks, and old repairs using metal staples—all consistent with their history. Unique pieces for a ceramic collection ...

It features a single drawer fitted with a wooden knob handle on one side which originally stored the bread knife used to cut baguettes, a staple at every French meal. An accompanying...

The mirror fully tilts to your liking, and it offers an elevated platform perfect to display a framed photo, flowers, trinket dish for jewelry or perfume bottles. An elegant stapl...

Heavily patinated with beautiful staple repairs.

It shows signs of age, including craquelure, wear, glaze loss, and traces of use, as well as numerous old repairs using metal staples—all visible in the photographs. A piece of strik...

Contemporary newspaper advertisements indicate that these mirrors were manufactured both in Albany and New York City and that this style received considerable acclaim, accounting for...

Heavily patinated with many beautiful large staple repairs.

Heavily patinated with many age old staple repairs. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil.

This is Edwardian-era work, from the 1910s-1920s, when cameo brooches were a staple of daytime dress rather than an occasional accessory.

This one has the best characteristics because of its repairs with old staples. I actually love sourcing the ones with patina like this and repairs that prove its age and use.

No defects to report apart from two missing staples. Good colour and condition. Dimensions: Equivalent to a 10-12 year old girl.

The handmade basket is tightly woven from river reeds and cord, finished with a bentwood rim secured with reed binding and iron staples. Time has imparted a wonderful antique texture...

A heavily patinated, heavily stapled vessel from the Zaragoza region of Spain.

Dating to circa 1700, the charger displays surface wear, rim losses and historic staple repairs consistent with its considerable age.

Ready to install. Why the staples matter For buyers who know alabaster, these staples add value.

Such vessels were once a kitchen staple in rural France, used to store confit, or meat cooked and preserved in its own fat, and their sturdy earthenware bodies were glazed only where...

Originally used in the refectory of the Abbaye Blanche (White Abbey) in Mortain, in the region of Normandy, France, this late nineteenth century artisan-made cherry wood farm table o...

This design—featuring a steam-bent continuous outer back hoop, vertical slats, a contoured saddle seat, and heavy-duty leg reinforcement braces—was a staple layout used in courtrooms...

The ornate base reflects Belle Époque café design, combining durability with visual appeal. These tables became staples of French social life. Ideal for indoor or outdoor dining spaces.

A large French copper poissonniere or fish kettle complete with its lid and removable strainer. This staple of haute cuisine cookware is used for cooking a whole fish on an open hear...

Painted pine chests of this kind were a staple of Swedish country furniture, used for the storage of textiles, linens, and household goods.

The Gaze of the Subject: Unlike traditional academic nudes where the subject is stylized to look passive, the woman in La Présidente holds an active, knowing gaze, reclaiming power o...

Founded in 1885 by Louis Hudepohl II, the Hudepohl Brewing Company became a staple of Cincinnati's rich German-American brewing heritage, surviving Prohibition and continuing for gen...

The reeded and turned legs are a Gillows staple and are a key part of the attribution.

The matching skirt is stapled at the back to form a pouff with a tie for lifting.

Classic, generously proportioned buffet with ornate carved decorations Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order Select oak stocks show fine grain interest and wisps...

Their forms were prized for durability, accurate proportioning, and mechanical adjustability-qualities that made them staples in both commercial and educational settings.

The large container has a rectangular form with tapered sides, iron drop handles and a weathered texture of faded black lacquer. Iron staples reinforce the corners and further the bi...

The lyre support became popular around the turn of the 19th century across the western world, a refined form of neoclassicism harking back to the lyres of Orpheus and a staple of muc...

The small square sections frequently held small glass bottles of writing ink, blotting sand, wax seals, quill nibs, or cosmetics, perfumes, and hairpins—or today, all those little ph...

The joinery is strengthened by fantastic iron reinforcements, trimmed in iron along the rim and handle and densely patterned with corner staples like the scales of a dragon. The wood...

Sporting subjects were the staple of the novelty stick pin, and the salmon or trout taken on the rise was the one a fisherman wore.

Lustrous cultured pearls with such lovely soft metallic overtones when hitting the light, a sumptuous and extravagant piece, the classic pearl necklace is a timeless jewellery staple...

Lustrous cultured pearls with such lovely soft metallic overtones when hitting the light, a sumptuous and extravagant piece, the classic pearl necklace is a timeless jewellery staple...

Dress fitted at the waist with a draped and stapled belt. Model probably corresponding to the support of American Couture during the First World War in Europe.

The bowl bears several original iron staple repairs, historically applied to extend its functional life.

Maritime subjects were the staple of the Liverpool printers, and generic prints of ships in action such as this one were applied to jugs, bowls, and plates alike.

Rustic wooden vessel constructed from solid timber planks and reinforced with hand-forged iron staples and corner brackets. The wood exhibits a natural weathered patina with visible ...

A Tuscan cupboard from the 3rd quarter of the 17th Century. Made from walnut, a staple of Tuscan culture. A sturdy and original piece built to last, by quality tuscan craftsmen, thro...

Because antique Chinese Peking area rugs utilized high-quality, long-staple wool, the brown field possesses a natural luminosity and a beautiful abrash (tonal variation), giving the ...

Seat cushions are covered in simple black linen fabric with visible staples around. All scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract f...