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About Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.

Paul Vandekar is an antiques and design dealer who is the fourth generation in his family business. For the last 40 years, he has loved finding wonderful, inspiring objects from the 17th to the 20th-century for his clients who range from interior designers to museum curators to private collectors. Recognized as a leading specialist in a range of subjects such as antique English porcelain and pottery, Dutch Delft and English delftware as well as Mid Century Modern objects of the works of Piero Fornasetti and other 20th-century masters. Additionally, he carries the larges...Read More

Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.

Established in 19161stDibs seller since 2009

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The Art and Antique Dealers League of America

Antiques Associations Members

Featured Pieces

British Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of the Named Ship "Polly"
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Barque Polly, Named "Polly", Circa 1885-95 Offered is a magnificent and historically significant British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. This exceptional piece presents a detailed port-side view of the three-masted barque Polly under full sail. The vessel's name is proudly displayed on a banner flown from the mainmast and is also visible on her bow, a testament to the sailor-artist's pride in his vessel. The artistry of this woolwork is particularly noteworthy. The sails are skillfully executed using the trapunto technique, a form of relief quilting where sections are padded from behind to create a dynamic, three-dimensional effect. This application masterfully conveys the impression of sails swollen with wind, bringing the scene to life. The sea is depicted in a series of rippling bands of green and white wool, a characteristic convention of this folk art form that effectively captures the motion of the water. This historically rich textile is presented in a handsome maple ogee-shaped frame, typical of the period and befitting the quality of the artwork. The piece is glazed with Museum UV glass, a modern conservation measure that significantly reduces light reflection and provides superior protection against fading and light damage. Historical Provenance: The Barque Polly The woolwork is a tribute to a specific and well-documented vessel. The barque Polly was built in the renowned shipyards of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1885. The ship was christened at its launch by Marian "Polly" Woodside, the wife of the vessel's owner. In a charming departure from the traditional champagne, Mrs. Woodside tossed a cascade of flowers across the bow to christen the ship. The Polly embarked on numerous voyages, primarily serving the trade routes between South America and the United Kingdom, before being repositioned for service in the Pacific. As a barque, the Polly featured three masts, with the fore and mainmasts being square-rigged and the mizzenmast being fore-and-aft rigged. This configuration was highly popular for long-distance merchant vessels as it required a smaller crew than a fully-rigged ship, making it an economical choice for ocean crossings. A label affixed to the reverse of the frame indicates that this woolwork was featured on the acclaimed television program The Antiques Road...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

First Period Worcester Porcelain Polychrome Sweetmeat Stand with Sea Shells
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain Polychrome Tiered Sweetmeat Stand with Sea Shells, Circa 1768-70 This exceptional and rare First Period Worcester por...
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Antique 1760s Georgian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain American Ship Spoon Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain American Market Ship Spoon Tray, Circa 1785-90 The Chinese Export porcelain spoon tray is painted in famille rose with an American three-masted ship under f...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille rose European-subject Teapot Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Teapot Stand, European Man and Dog, Circa 1740-50 The charming shaped porcelain stand depicts an European subject scene of a figure of a Europe...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Plain Creamware Soup Plates- a Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Plain Creamware Soup Plates- a Set of Six, Circa1780-90 The plain creamware soup plates have a deep central bowl and a molded rim with a bar and circle design. Dimensions: ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Balkan Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware

Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover & its Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Coast A large Edwardian shellwork diorama with bevelled glass in the form of an anchor. The diorama features a chromolitho...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Dover with its Pier and Iconic Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Dover with Pier, 1900 A large Edwardian shellwork diorama with bevelled glass and in the form of an anchor. The diorama features an early tint...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Edwardian Starfish Shaped Shell Valentine- Passing Lighthouse
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Circa 1900. A large circular Edwardian star-shape shellwork diorama with beveled glass, features a chromolithograph of a sailing ship passing ...
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Antique Early 1900s Adirondack Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Sloop, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a fore and aft rigged single mast ship called a sloop. The ship is underw...
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Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Naive British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Two-masted Schooner, Circa 1875 The naive sailor's woolwork depicts a port side view of a two-masted schooner under sail. The hull in black and red an...
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Fitzhugh Oval Platter and Mazarin
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese export Blue Fitzhugh very large porcelain blue Fitzhugh oval platter and Mazarin, Late 18th-early 19th century. The remarkably large serving di...
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Robert J. Wirth Collage Painting, Titled "Landscape"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wirth Collage Painting, Robert J. Wirth, Titled "Landscape", Dated December14 1985/ December 30, 1985 on reverse, Signed Writh on lower right and reverse The collage on board in acr...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

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