Circa 19th century dresser box / jewel casket, Wavecrest, CF Monroe, Meridan, Conn, “Billow Ware” company called pattern, white opal glass, blue/white soft  More »

Circa 19th century dresser box / jewel casket, Wavecrest, CF Monroe, Meridan, Conn, “Billow Ware” company called pattern, white opal glass, blue/white soft luster/matte finish, hand enameled florals painted on top and sides, raised purple luster trim, reticulated gilt metal mounts. 5.25” dia, 3.25” tall. Condition – excellent. 526 - Circa 1890-1900. - This “Billow Ware” glass pattern is now commonly referred to as eggcrate. - CF Monroe patterns were company designed and patented. Concerning signatures…Monroe himself stated that his glass speaks for itself and therefore does not need signatures on every piece.   « Less

Circa 19th century dresser box / jewel casket, CF Monroe, Meridan, Conn, Helmschmied swirl, Wavecrest, “Kelva” line, white opal glass, original paper label,  More »

Circa 19th century dresser box / jewel casket, CF Monroe, Meridan, Conn, Helmschmied swirl, Wavecrest, “Kelva” line, white opal glass, original paper label, handpainted, beautiful raised enamel white/lavender Wisteria decoration, raised gilt trim, two tone rose/pale green mottled background, original green silk lining, hinged brass rims. 5.5” dia, 3.5” dia. Condition – excellent, minor wear, original paper label and two original period illegible info labels. 647 - Circa 1890-1900. - “Kelva” ware is a signature product of C F Monroe Glass Co included in their Wave Crest line of Opal glass. - CF Monroe patterns were company designed and patented. This item has a rare original paper label. Concerning signatures…Monroe himself stated that his glass speaks for itself and therefore does not need signatures on every piece.   « Less

Pair circa 1880-90 art glass vases, Pompeian Swirl, Stevens and Williams, rare gloss finish, shaded double amberina glass exterior with spiral ribbed pattern, cased/layered  More »

Pair circa 1880-90 art glass vases, Pompeian Swirl, Stevens and Williams, rare gloss finish, shaded double amberina glass exterior with spiral ribbed pattern, cased/layered interior is opaque peach, dimpled sides, finely enameled/double color florals with raised gilt branches in the manner done at Stevens & Williams, handworked scalloped rim. 7” tall, 3.5” wide/4” across corners. Condition – excellent, no nicks or chips. 278 - These fine vases has a “double amberina” glass exterior that fades from amber in the middle to rose colors at rim and base with an opaque peach interior lining. - This is not a typical Pompeian Swirl “pearl” glass item…possibly being an experimental or similar fine art glass from the Victorian period. It has a gloss ribbed surface rather than the acid treated and flattened surface of typical Pompeian Swirl. - Stevens and Williams, England introduced their pearl satin glass as “Verre de Soie” developed by Frederick Carder in 1886 featuring the trapped air bubble that extended from the base to rim of each article.   « Less

Two 19th century Classical porcelain pitchers, 12” tall, high arching handles, pedestal bases, pure white porcelain, gilt bands. 6” spout to handles.  More »

Two 19th century Classical porcelain pitchers, 12” tall, high arching handles, pedestal bases, pure white porcelain, gilt bands. 6” spout to handles. 645/6 1) Unsigned, pure white, simple gold gilt bands, shell motif at top and base of handle with acanthus leaf. 11.75” tall. Condition – excellent overall, shows wear to gilt. 2) Blue crossed swords, Meissen, pure white, gold gilt bands, gilt laurels around two-tone gilt sheild on shield, scrolled leaf and lions head at top of handle, bellflower at base of handle. 12” tall. Condition – overall good, shows some wear, 2” hairline crack on front of spout.   « Less

Mid 1900's large porcelain group of seven roses, pale rose and one yellow/rose colored 4" dia roses, very well modeled handmade porcelain petals and leaves. 15.5”  More »

Mid 1900's large porcelain group of seven roses, pale rose and one yellow/rose colored 4" dia roses, very well modeled handmade porcelain petals and leaves. 15.5” long, 9” wide, 7.5” tall. Condition – excellent, no chips or repairs. 546   « Less

circa 1800 this great Majolica face is known as "The Scotsman", he doesn't look like a Scotsman to me but according to collectors that's what they've named him. Just over 6"  More »

circa 1800 this great Majolica face is known as "The Scotsman", he doesn't look like a Scotsman to me but according to collectors that's what they've named him. Just over 6" high and 6" from front to back he is stamped #7889. Very small hair line crack on inside of turquoise colored interior, small chip underneath hat, moustach and back of head, other than that in great cond considering his age. Don't insult me but you can make me a reasonable offer.   « Less

Large earthenware jardinière, “L.A.P., Leeds, England” impressed marks, “386-A, Reg-334136”, green fading to white rim, four medallions of Art Deco  More »

Large earthenware jardinière, “L.A.P., Leeds, England” impressed marks, “386-A, Reg-334136”, green fading to white rim, four medallions of Art Deco lady with short curled hair, large flower with scrolled leaves. 16” dia, 12.5” tall. Condition – excellent, shows normal glaze grazing. 485   « Less

19th century porcelain plate, unsigned Nippon, artist signed – “K Kaga?”, tapestry surface/finish, beautiful handpainted scenic / landscape, stream thru a  More »

19th century porcelain plate, unsigned Nippon, artist signed – “K Kaga?”, tapestry surface/finish, beautiful handpainted scenic / landscape, stream thru a forest, scalloped beaded edge. 7.75” dia Condition – excellent, no chips or nicks. 498   « Less

19th century porcelain plate, unsigned Nippon, artist signed –?“T Naqasadez”?, tapestry surface/finish, beautiful handpainted scenic / landscape, house by  More »

19th century porcelain plate, unsigned Nippon, artist signed –?“T Naqasadez”?, tapestry surface/finish, beautiful handpainted scenic / landscape, house by a lake in a forest, scalloped beaded edge. 7.75” dia Condition – excellent, no chips or nicks. 499   « Less

Tiffany & Company black heart porcelain box, made in Japan, hand painted pink wild flowers, white interior. stamp marked,symbol from 2005 series, 1.75 inch h. x 4 inch w.  More »

Tiffany & Company black heart porcelain box, made in Japan, hand painted pink wild flowers, white interior. stamp marked,symbol from 2005 series, 1.75 inch h. x 4 inch w. Excellent condition.   « Less