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Antique Art Nouveau Grape Shears w/ Grape Vines
$135.00A charming pair of antique silver-plated grape shears with a lovely Art Nouveau design. The handles are beautifully adorned with intricate patterns of vines, leaves, and clusters of grapes. I believe that the handles are crafted from bronze and finished with a layer of silver plate, as they do not respond to magnets (they may…
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18th Century Worcester Caughley Blue Willow Leaf Pickle Dish, Circa 1785
$95.00This is an early example of a pickle dish in leaf form, moulded to the underside with soft veining, the inside with a blue willow pattern print. Details • Manufacturer: Worcester Caughley (British) • Date: Circa 1780–1795 • Material: Soft-paste porcelain Measurements: This dish measures approximately 5.25 inches in length and 4.50 inches in width….
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Antique Butler’s Electric Service Call Bell
$75.00This is an antique electric service button that was traditionally used to summon household staff discreetly. Dating from the Edwardian era, the call bell exemplifies the Arts and Crafts style, featuring a bronzed copper top, a bakelite button and a sturdy wooden base. Dimensions and Condition: The call bell measures approximately 2.50 inches in diameter…
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Pair of Vintage German Art Deco Porcelain Dog Suit Brushes
$110.00This pair of vintage German Art Deco suit brushes features natural bristles and is topped with hand-painted porcelain dog heads. Manufactured in Germany, the taller brush sports a purple terrier with a moustache, marked “Germany,” while the shorter brush displays a black and white French Bulldog, marked “Germany 8576.” Collectibility and Use: These brushes were…
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Chinese Export Porcelain “Cherry Pickers” Plate, Qianlong, 18th Century
$675.00This famille-rose ‘Cherry Pickers’ plate was produced in China during the Qing dynasty, specifically for export to Europe around 1780. The plate features finely enamelled decoration inspired by the French print ‘La Cueillette des Cerises’, which was engraved by Nicolas Ponce. The central scene depicts figures gathering cherries from a tree: a youth stands on…
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18th Century Worcester Spoon Tray – Milkmaids Pattern Circa 1770
$625.00This is a First Period Worcester porcelain spoon tray, dating to approximately 1760–1770. It features a black transfer-printed design known as the “Milkmaids” pattern. • Manufacturer: Worcester Porcelain Company (British) • Date: Circa 1760–1770 • Material: Soft-paste porcelain • Function: Spoon trays were originally intended to rest a spoon during a tea service. Measurements: This…
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Art Deco Lacquer and Enamel Smoker’s Box – Chinese Style Design
$125.00This is a vintage bronze lacquer and enamel smokers’ box, featuring a striking design that combines black lacquer with red detailing and hardstone elements. The box was crafted during the Art Deco era, circa 1930s. It includes a wood lining and was likely made in Austria. Designed to hold cigarettes, the body showcases a glossy…
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Pair Vintage MCM Dog Ashtrays – Dachshund and Dalmatian Dogs
$45.00This offering features a delightful pair of vintage mid-20th-century dog-themed ashtrays. Each ashtray is crafted from porcelain and adorned with elegant gold detailing, reflecting the charm and style of the era. • The first ashtray showcases a dachshund dog, with an Embassy brand cigarette depicted. • The second ashtray features a chubby dalmatian, adding a…
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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Samson Porcelain Box w/ Chinoiserie Decoration
$149.00This elegant French porcelain trinket box is adorned with bronze mountings and decorated with Chinoiserie-style enamel paintings. The porcelain body is hand-painted, featuring motifs of Chinese peony flowers alongside insects. These decorative elements reflect a distinct aesthetic that was especially popular in the late 19th century. The inkwell was crafted by Samson of Paris during…
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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Floral Porcelain Inkwell
$249.00This is a quality French porcelain inkwell, bronzed and mounted, featuring Chinoiserie floral enamel-painted designs on a black ground. The piece is accented by a pair of gilt shell-form handles and intricate ormolu decoration around the base and top. The porcelain body is hand-painted with Chinese floral motifs, showcasing a distinct style popular in the…
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Antique French Porcelain Inkwell with Turquoise and Floral Decoration
$225.00This pretty antique French porcelain inkwell is distinguished by its hand-painted and gilded finish. The piece features beautifully executed floral panels, each one unique, set against a vivid turquoise ground. The colours remain bright and vibrant, and two gilt lion head handles accent the body. Marked with an “S” and “Made in France”. Dates from…
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Antique Cube Pen-work Tea Caddy with Rose Floral Decoration
$225.00This is a lovely antique wooden tea caddy, designed in a cube shape and adorned with intricate penwork featuring white rose flowers on each side. Most likely dating to the late 19th century and English, the decoration has a bit of a Tudor-style design. The top of the single-lid tea caddy showcases three five-petalled roses,…
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Antique Stanhope Magnifier Microscope Magnifying Glass Miniature
$249.00This is an early 19th-century Stanhope magnifier glass, also known as a “flea glass.” The Stanhope lens is a simple, one-piece microscope lens with a cylindrical shape and curved ends—one end being more convex than the other. The focal length is designed so that the less convex side should be placed in contact with, or…