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Period: Early 20th Century
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s Made in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking...
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Spanish Rustic Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...
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American Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Limoges Porcelain Pierrot Musician in White and Gold by Edouard Marcel Sandoz
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Figure "Pierrot Musicien", ca. 1917. Hard-paste porcelain with a white glaze, and painted gold. Signed to the base, appears to be Théodore Havil...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner School Desk Organizer Smokers Stand 1920s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A spectacular sculptural anthroposophical carved wood desk organizer or smokers stand attributed to the Rudolf Steiner workshop in Dornach circa 19...
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Swiss Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period aurene iridescent art glass fruit bowl or center bowl By Steuben Glass (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 1...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...
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British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an iron chest or casket suitable for arts and crafts or as a decorative object. It might have been made in Germany, England or Scottland. The box has been hand cr...
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European Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair, Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Spanish in origin, circa 1920. A pair of wrought iron floor standing candelabra. Each having 7 shaped candle holders that are adjustable in width from 14.5" to 39.75" extend...
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Spanish Gothic Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk in Sweden. Manufactured during the early 20th Century. Gusums Bruk are known for high-quality brass objects and an unusuall...
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Swedish Gustavian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Female Torso Sculpture by Kelly Wearstler
Located in New York, NY
A substantial female torso sculpture from designer Kelly Wearstler. This female nude torso sculpture is metal in a dark charcoal gunmetal hue with traces of a light gold blended acce...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Biscuit Bust of Louise Brongniart After Houdon Made by Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely biscuit porcelain bust of a young girl, named Louise Brongniart. The bust is marked on the back with 'Houdon' and the Sevres mark. Biscuit por...
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French Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Brass Vide - Poche or Pin Tray with Dragonfly and Flowers
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau brass card or pin tray, vide-poche, 1920s. This delightful card tray or pin tray, vide-poche, is made of brass and showcases a relief design of a dragonfly, adorn...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Japanese satsuma vase garniture
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Japanese satsuma vase garniture, having a quality garniture of shaped Japanese Satsuma vases with gilded circular shaped tops, with fantastic detailed han...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 1900 by Christopher Dresser SCI Laveno Jugendstill Ceramic Cachepot Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Purple ceramic cachepot Perfect condiction.
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Italian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Lightning Bolt Vase by RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
Model #3787. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an op...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Decorative Pair of, Antique Shoe Lasts, English, Beech, Display, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a decorative pair of antique shoe lasts. An English, beech shoemaker's last mounted for display, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. ...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Beech

Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Elefant, Germany early 20th Century Item e7297 A wooden carved children's carousel elephant with polychrome painting, made in Germany around 1910. Unrestored original condition, partially repainted, signs of wear commensurate with age, some missing parts. A great change for your interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...
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German Other Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
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American Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved rocks next to a tree with one carrying a fish. Dimensions: Height 38 cm (14.96 i...
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Japanese Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Wall Clock Made In Oak By Junghans From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in oak. Dimensions: H:95cm W:39cm D:19cm
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

An Art Deco French bronze statue by Charles Henri Molins
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco French bronze statue by Charles Henri Molins A bronze statue with a dancer juggling marble balls in Art Deco Style, raised on a square marble foot by Charles Henri Molin...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Silver Candlestick 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Large candlestick 925 sterling silver. Multi-profiled candlestick made of 925 sterling silver with crescent moon and crown hallmark with 5 candle arms.
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Clematis Patternd 1920s Danish 20 cm Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 20 cm high ceramic vase by Herman Kähler. It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a matte surface with parts of glossiness. A beautiful cow horn glazed...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders J.E. Caldwell & Co., Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, in the Victorian/Edwardian design, by J.E. Caldwell & Co., circa early-20th century, USA. A beautiful set with floral and lea...
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American Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Loetz Silberiris Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
Located in New York, NY
Silberiris glass vase by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Globular with pinched shoulder and ruffled turned-down quatrefoil rim. On front overlay in form of loose and flu...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER. Pewter for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Circa 1920th/30th. The sides with engraved decoration and applied relief decoration in the form of Adam and Eve in t...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT & RARE! WOMAN IN CANOE POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE AND ACCENT LAMP SIGNED S. MELANI ARNOVA DIMENSIONS: Approx. 21" Wide x 14" Tall x 6" Deep In 1925, France held the "Ex...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique L. Hjorth Pharaoh Bowl in Black Terracotta, Hieroglyphs & Isis
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare bowl by L. Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark. Its made from black-burnt terracotta and decorated with 3 Pharaohs, images of Isis and hieroglyphs around its perimeter. It was made...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

A Bronze Falcon Headed Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Bronze Falcon Headed Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Description: The bronze jar with a lid modelled as a zoomorphic falcon-head adorned in a nemes, likely emulating both the gods...
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Egyptian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ernest Gimson & made by Alfred Bucknell. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Gimson. A rare unusually tall steel candlestick made by Alfred Bucknell, punched and chased with geometric design to the top, and a beautiful detail underneath the...
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Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early 20th Century Covered Delft Desvres Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of Early 20th Century Desvres Delft Covered Vase. Profusely decorated with bird finials to lids. One small Chip to rim of one vase France Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

French Hand Painted Faience Set of Large Wash Bowl and Jug
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare set of a hand painted earthenware large wash bowl and jug. Their background are white adorned with gilt rims followed by wide royal blue and fine golden bands. The han...
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French Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chippewa Birch Bark, Quills & Sweetgrass Box with Tulip - Canada - Early 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Chippewa (also known as Ojibwe) birch bark lidded box with porcupine quill decoration and sweetgrass rims fastened with black thread - featuri...
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Canadian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

American Indian Pima Basket, Rare Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful American Indian Pima basket with great form and design. Very tightly woven and in stellar condition.
Category

American Country Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Miniature Boating Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Miniature Boating Vase" by Daum Frères A very fine early 20th Century miniature cameo glass vase etched etched with a scene of boats afloat on a sea landscape against a warm yellow...
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Women Trumpet Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre trumpet vase decorated in the Butterfly Women pattern. This pattern features winged and robed female figures, perched in a blossoming tree. The interior of ...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vase, LOETZ iridescent blown glass bottle. Austria, 1900s
Located in Torino, IT
Vase, glass bottle blown iridescent LOETZ ORIGIN Klostermühle PERIOD Late 19th century, Early twentieth century MARK LOETZ one of the most celebrated art glass factories in histor...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Art nouveau jewelry box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art nouveau jewelry box Art nouveau jewelry box Materials: bronze, double-celled glass, enamel and procelain palaca Origin France Circa 1920 Uphols...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Trench Art vases / shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench art objects are holders of soldiers' memories and reminders of th...
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French Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain sculpture of a polar bear by Otto Jarl, beautifully sculpted, hand engraved and hand-painted under the glaze. Jarl, Otto (1856-1...
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German Other Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six early 20th century American cast iron architectural fragments with a Greek Key pattern, perfect for mounting on a wall, displayed on a table, or myriad other uses around...
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American Greek Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Paul Louis Mergier "Dinanderie" Vase With Fish Motif Ca. 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
An art deco "didanderie" vase by Paul Louis Mergier, ca. 1920s. Decorated with a fish motif. Note it is missing the bottom flat, and likely had a lid; however, it is still a beautif...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Bedouin Maiden & Attendant at Well, Franz Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Bedouin Maiden & Attendant at Well, Fully Signed Franz Xavier Bergman (Austrian, 1861 ~ 1936) This exquisite Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by F...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Footed Tray Made By Liberty & Co., English Hammered Antique Pewter
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Nouveau antique pewter footed tray made by Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London Historic household piece of English pewter with hand hammered stylised decoration Circa 1910 Signe...
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English Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...
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Zambian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Louis RICHE French Art Deco Nude Lady & German Shepherd, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco nude lady and german shepherd by Louis RICHE, France , ca.1920. Polychrome glazed terracotta. Height : 17.5"(44.5cm), Width : 27"(68.5cm), Depth : 10.8"(27.5cm). Sign...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Daum Nancy Dutch Landscape Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy Dutch landscape vase, circa 1900. Signed, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Ugo Cipriani The Rudder, Terracotta, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960), France, 1920s. A man operating a rudder. Measurements : Width : 31"(79cm), Height : 16.7"(42.5cm), Depth : 8.7"(22cm...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Charles Greber Signed French Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charles Greber, 1853–1935 Beautiful stoneware vase with a decorative glaze in soft shades of rose, dusty green, and blue-grey, creating a refined polychrome effect. Signed C. Greber...
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French Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Gilt Bronze & Marble Sculpture by A. Gory, c. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alluring sculpture made of gilt bronze and marble by Affortunato Gory, depicting a walking lady with traditional attire and appears to be grabbing a cloth towel as well. Made in Fran...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Has a lot of period labels including Cunard Ships, with 4 feet as well to sit upright. Great fo...
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European Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood

Large Antique Victorian Silver Dish Ring and Bowl 1900 Georgian Irish Style
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Victorian Silver Dish Ring with matching Bowl / Dish created in the typical antique Irish Georgian Silver Dish Rings. This a particularly fine example with a go...
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English Georgian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of German Silver Swans with Hinged Wings
By Gebruder Neumann, Buchholz & Zelt 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German 800 silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. Each: Swan with ovoid body, upturned tail, and scaly-s-scroll neck terminating in in closed bill. Imbricated feathers and hinged...
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German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cast Metal Lion
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French patinated metal lion fighting a snake. Measurements: Height of body: 9.5" Width: 14.5" Depth: 7.5"
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Tall Semiramis Vase by RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
Model #3771 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Vienna Secession glazed earthenware vase, Austria, ca. 1902
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An octagonal green and blue earthenware vase with blue glazed squares, marked Austria and numbered 7143. These type of vases were made in the Vienna School of Applied Arts (Wiener Ku...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Stoneware Crimson Flambe Vase Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Chicago, US
Shown at Exposition Universelle de Bruxelles, 1910. PIERRE-ADRIEN DALPAYRAT (1844-1910) After working nearly half his life as an itinerant faience painter and directing production ...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Austrian Belle Époque Early 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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