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Bing & Grondahl was a famous and popular Danish porcelain manufacturer. The company was founded in 1853 by a sculptor named Frederick Vilhelm Grondahl and merchant brothers Meyer Hermann Bing and Jacob Herman Bing. The brothers made their fortune as art and book dealers and …
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A lovely example of a mid 20th century Danish Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Figurine. It features a pair of children residing on a round base. The older child, a girl, has her arm around the younger child who is a boy. They are looking upwards …
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A lovely pair of 19th century English Black Papier – Mache Napkin Rings. There is a very pretty floral design in mother of pearl that resonates on each one. The mother of pearl colors are pink and blue as well as the traditional white and …
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A lovely pair of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain pair of Miniature Vases in the Imari pattern. Adorned with the exquisite and popular pattern 1128 which showcases Japanese influence, each vase has vibrant gold, cobalt blue and iron red tones. On the bottom of the …
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A 20th century French Tole Water Pump that is a lovely replica of an early one. The intricacy of the workmanship is quite accurate and very good. There is a hook to hang the bucket when it is not being used to collect water and …
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Antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. Whether used for holding trinkets, papers, coins or other objects, boxes come in all sizes and shapes. No matter what they are made of or what their use is, decorative boxes add …
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The Art Nouveau movement flourished in France and Britain in the early 1880’s. Very quickly, the movement became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States. It featured rapid social and technological change as industrialization, mass production, and urbanization accelerated. It was …
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An adorable 3 piece set of miniature children’s toys from Morocco. This set was made in the 1920’s and comprises of a watering can, pail and iron. The quality of these toys is excellent as they are both sturdy and very well made. This is …
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A lovely Burmese Wall Hanging that is quite attractive in design with black lacquer and gold. A gilt frame adds to this distinctive look and makes the wall hanging quite striking. The scene is of a Burmese couple in a pose while dancing. The countries …
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A lovely lacquer depiction of a Burmese woman holding an offering in the form of a traditional papier-mache container. Buddhism is the prominent religion of Myanmar and offerings can include food, flowers, burning of incense etc. This is an honored tradition. Buddhism is a path …
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Perfect for dog lovers and collectors alike, a Staffordshire Dog is sure to bring a smile to your face. It also will liven up any room where it is placed. Fashions ebb and flow but, as man’s best friend, a dog always has a special …
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An American brass and three candle arm Bouillotte Lamp with a lovely shade. This type of lamp was introduced in France in the late 1700’s as a result of the card game of bouillotte being played. The bouillotte lamp consists of a tole (metal) shade …
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A wonderful pair of 19th century Chinese Black Papier Mache cups in a tea bowl shape. A lovely chinoiserie design resonates throughout each cup as it depicts people in different scenes with various landscapes. Mother of pearl colors used are white, pink, blue and green …
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Calling cards were also known as visiting cards, and were first used in France in the 18th century. As they immediately became quite popular, the rest of Europe and the United Kingdom started to use them and it became fashionable to do. With the emergence …
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A handsome pair of Antique 19th century English Oak “Open Barley Twist” Candlesticks. The open twist design has always been quite popular and therefore, has also been used on furniture such as tables and chairs. The meticulous measuring skills that were used on these candlesticks …
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Staffordshire refers to a type of pottery that originated in Staffordshire, England in the 17th century. This area became a major center for ceramic production. By the 19th century, Staffordshire was home to hundreds of pottery manufacturers producing a wide range of English Staffordshire Dogs. …
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This 19th century chair is a very good example of French Provincial workmanship. This particular style was born in the 17th and 18th centuries in the suburbs/provinces of Paris. The wealthy citizens of these areas such as Provence, Normandy, Bordeaux and other French regions were …
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A very striking English Black Onyx and Brass Lamp. Made in the 1920’s, this lamp is set on a black marble base with touches of white that adds to this wonderful look. One of the attributes that makes this lamp quite special and unique is …
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A wonderful English chinoiserie decorated Papier-Mache Cutlery Tray. Papier-Mache is a composite material consisting of pieces of paper or pulp bound together by glue, starch or wallpaper paste. It has a long history which began with the Chinese during the Han dynasty. They were the …
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Staffordshire makers may have been inspired to create these zebras after seeing them in zoos and circuses. The first zebra arrived in England in 1762 and was kept at Buckingham House (now called Buckingham Palace) prior to being moved to the Tower of London. Staffordshire …
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Cartier is a luxury brand famous not only for their exceptional jewelry including watches but also for their extensive collection of silver and gold personal luxury items. The earliest known examples of silver bells were rarely seen before 1790. The vast majority of them were …
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Wine Glass Rinsers graced the Georgian and early Victorian dining tables. They were filled with cold water and were used to rinse or chill the diner’s wine glass. A wine rinser was placed next to each setting at the dining table. This was done so …
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A lovely Antique Chinese 19th century Vase that has been made into a Lamp. It is set on a rosewood base and has a custom made shade that was designed for it. The lamp is brightly colored with bold and vibrant colors of pink, yellow, …
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Tray Tables and Stands are a wonderful way of integrating the antique (the tray) with the contemporary (the stand). The trays for these stands are predominately made of either sterling silver, silver plate, papier mache or tole. The stands are always custom made and are …
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Cartier silver was usually made by silversmiths outside of the company for large scale commissions, or individually skilled artisan makers who were able to live up to the brands reputation for both style and quality. Cartier began using retailer’s marks on their silver in the …
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An early 19th century English Mahogany Armchair which is an exceptional example of workmanship of this period. Nail heads and lovely detail work add to this wonderful look for an open armchair. The seat fabric made by a well known designer firm, gives this chair …
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Tray Tables and Stands are a wonderful way of integrating the antique (the tray) with the contemporary (the stand). The trays for these stands are predominately made of either sterling silver, silver plate, papier mache or tole. The stands are always custom made and are …
View Item >Royal Copenhagen is the oldest and most respected manufacturer of porcelain in Denmark. This company has been making porcelain since 1775. The factory was actually founded by a chemist, Franz Heinrich Muller. He imported a chrysanthemum motif from China and developed it in Denmark. The …
View Item >A beautiful pair of late 19th century Antique English Oak Candlesticks. They are quite elegant with their barley twist design. Classic and timeless, they have a rich deep brown color which adds to their desirability. These candlesticks have the brass ‘thistle’ round sections. The bobeches …
View Item >Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur, or Dux Porcelain Manufactory, was started in 1860 by Edward Eichler in what was then Duchov, Bohemia. The high quality pottery and porcelain figures produced there are now generally referred to by the abbreviated name, “Royal Dux”. At this time, their main wares …
View Item >Coin Silver is an alloy of 90 percent silver. It is a standardized alloy with the other 10 percent comprised of a very limited number of non – silver metals like copper and nickel. In the United States, coin silver must be at least 90 …
View Item >This “Nude with Pear” by Tom Maley (1911 – 2000) is a wonderful example of working in many mediums. Tom considered himself first and foremost a painter. However it is his Field Gallery in West Tisbury, Massachusetts where you would and still are able to …
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Continuing our theme this week of Holiday Table Settings, we will be discussing additional interesting and wonderful pieces. We hope that you will like them and consider several of them to help with your Holiday table arrangements.
