Decanter Labels shown in the photo will be described from left to right. Decanter Labels first appeared in England in the 1730’s. During the Victorian era, there was a proliferation of silver decanter labels made as they were very popular. They were often called tags …
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A wonderful vibrant green colored 20th century Hungarian Pottery Flask. The workmanship on this piece is quite intricate as well as interesting and it resonates throughout the piece. Hungarian writing is on 1 side of the flask telling a fable and a floral design is …
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A very attractive and elegant English Silver Plate Mug that is a copy of an early George 1st style. It has a tapered body with a scroll handle. This lovely English Silver Plate Mug makes a lovely gift and therefore, we have purchased several others …
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A very attractive Antique English Green Colored Finger Bowl that is in excellent condition.
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Although the poodle is the national dog of France, these doge were first bred in Germany. Poodles are among the most recognizable of all dog breeds. Known largely for their stylish looks, the athletic and intelligent poodle has so many more talents besides simply looking …
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You are either a dog lover or a cat lover and for all of those cat lovers, we have this charming Antique English Staffordshire Miniature Cat. Made in the Longton, Staffordshire, England factory which eventually became Stokes-on-Trent, our delightful cat resides on a green plinth …
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A Hyacinth Vase, made of glass, is primarily used for forcing hyacinth bulbs to bloom indoors. This is typical during the winter and early spring months. These vases were designed with a narrow neck to hold the bulb above the water level. This allows the …
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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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An Antique Staffordshire Cottage today is a wonderful collectible. These miniature pottery houses were made predominately during the 18th and the 19th centuries in England. They often resemble traditional English homes featuring charming details such as having thatched roofs, open windows and even grassy borders. …
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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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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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Dalmatians are distinguished by the black or brown spots on their white coats. Their demeanor is self-possessed and alert, and they have an intelligent as well as curious expression. Dalmatians gained a great deal of popularity in the 1990’s especially after the re-release of the …
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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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In the middle of the 1800’s, Staffordshire potters started producing little ceramic castles and cottages which were displayed in British homes. These pieces were produced for the working and middle class customers to be decorative objects placed on mantles or in cabinets. Some of these …
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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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The porringer can be traced back to the 1600’s where it evolved from its predecessor – the silver posset cup. These two items are very similar in styles. The main difference though is that porringers generally do not have covers while posset cups do. This …
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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 …
View Item >A fine stoneware, called Ironstone China, was introduced in England in the early 19th century. It was patented by Charles James Mason (1791-1856) under the name “Mason’s Patent Ironstone China”. There is no iron in ironstone, and it is not porcelain or made in China. …
View Item >Mason’s Ironstone Jugs are always a favorite with the collectors, admirers, and enthusiasts of English Porcelain and Ironstone. These Jugs/Pitchers were used for milk, water and beer. The sizes can vary from the smallest being approximately 1 3/4 inches in height to as large as …
View Item >The Arts and Crafts movement came about as a reaction to industrialization and mass production. The designers were also against the extravagant, and over-decorated Victorian taste. They wanted to focus on good simple designs. Also, a return to hand crafted work of the highest standard …
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We hope that everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, here are several more suggestions for those who still need last-minute gifts. Hopefully, this helps you at this busy time of the year.
