Antique18th century Afsharid Dynasty Persian paper-mache, polychrome lacquer Islamic pen-box Qalamdan of superb quality. Details: All sides are finely hand painted in gold  More »

Antique18th century Afsharid Dynasty Persian paper-mache, polychrome lacquer Islamic pen-box Qalamdan of superb quality. Details: All sides are finely hand painted in gold with various flowers on a polychrome background. Condition: The rim of the tray head slightly damaged with trace of the old restoration. The lacquer is in good condition except for some minor chips. DIMENSIONS: Overall length 26.5 cm (10 3/8 in).Width: 6cm (2 3/8. High: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in) ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

For sale is a beautifully decorated gold plated mechanical pencil. Approximately 4" long. Monogrammed C.O.B. Beautiful engraved design. Marked PAT. APPLIED FOR, and the  More »

For sale is a beautifully decorated gold plated mechanical pencil. Approximately 4" long. Monogrammed C.O.B. Beautiful engraved design. Marked PAT. APPLIED FOR, and the mark which is either TM CO or MT CO. I could not find the mark anywhere to match it but the asking price is very reasonable. Very good condition.   « Less

Large Tiffany Studios bronze Adams pattern inkwell with original patina measuring 4 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep and 2 1/2" high. The inkwell retains it's  More »

Large Tiffany Studios bronze Adams pattern inkwell with original patina measuring 4 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep and 2 1/2" high. The inkwell retains it's original insert and is in excellent unpolished condition with no dents or scratches.   « Less

Beautiful Tiffany Studios two tier paper rack in pine needle etched metal and green Tiffany produced Favrile glass. Exceptional early piece with the Tiffany produced deep to  More »

Beautiful Tiffany Studios two tier paper rack in pine needle etched metal and green Tiffany produced Favrile glass. Exceptional early piece with the Tiffany produced deep to med. green striated green glass rather that the later and more common white/green striated glass. All original smooth dark bronze patina and glass with little sign of use. The rack measures 6.25" high and 10" wide and is marked on the base Tiffany Studios New York 1008.   « Less

This elegant chatelaine pencil is by the noted New York manufacturer, Mabie Todd and Company, and dates from around 1925. It is about 4-1/2 inches in length and its mottled  More »

This elegant chatelaine pencil is by the noted New York manufacturer, Mabie Todd and Company, and dates from around 1925. It is about 4-1/2 inches in length and its mottled body is mounted in filled gold.   « Less

A Flight & Barr Worcester Sea Shell Decorated Inkwell, Shell painting by Samuel Smith, Circa 1800-05 The circular inkwell is decorated with a Barr''s orange ground  More »

A Flight & Barr Worcester Sea Shell Decorated Inkwell, Shell painting by Samuel Smith, Circa 1800-05 The circular inkwell is decorated with a Barr''s orange ground and gilding. ;To the front is a rectangular panel painted with sea shells, coral and seaweed, the seaweed with dendritic sprigs in purple, a style now associated with Samuel Smith based on signed pieces given to the Dyson Perrins Museum in Worcester in 1976 by descendants. The gilding on the reverse has three panels. ;The two outer panels depict a palm leaf and the centre one a face surrounded by plumage, possibly depicting a Native American something I have never seen before. Mark: ;scratch B on base. Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches (6.5cm); diameter: 2 7/8 inches (7.5cm) Early painted inkwells are considered rare.   « Less

A Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Feather Decorated Inkwell, Circa 1800-04. The cylindrical form inkwell has concave sides and top. It is beautifully painted with a  More »

A Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Feather Decorated Inkwell, Circa 1800-04. The cylindrical form inkwell has concave sides and top. It is beautifully painted with a panel of feather decoration within a wide gilt border with a gilded leaf decoration over a delicate light peach ground with neoclassical diamond bands above and below. Illustrated: Antiques and Fine Art, Jan. 2007. p. 99 Mark: Incised ''B'' on base. Dimensions: 2 7/8" diameter ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; 2 3/4" high Reference: ; ; Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain 1783-1840, ;Henry Sandon, page 56, plate 41 for a spill vase with feathers; page 76, plate 59 for a pair of trumpet-shaped spill vases also page 84, Plate 69, for a honey pot of a slightly later date. ;In colour see page 37 for a spill vase from the 1805-10 period. The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, Volume I, 1751-1851, John Sandon, ;page 153-54 where he mentions that feather painting was very costly as can be seen from the Chamberlain order books. On page 207 under the entry for Inkwells, Sandon writes that "Worcester produced few inkwells before 1810. ;Early shapes have a very individual hand-thrown feel and follow a basic drum shape with a central well surrounded by quill holes. ;Examples are decorated mostly in blue with standard patterns."   « Less

For sale I have a Lovely Desk Set Item made by Tiffany Studios, New York. The Pattern in the Desk Set by Tiffany is the ever Popular Pine Needle Pattern and it is done in  More »

For sale I have a Lovely Desk Set Item made by Tiffany Studios, New York. The Pattern in the Desk Set by Tiffany is the ever Popular Pine Needle Pattern and it is done in Tiffany's Gold Patina. The Item is known as a Bill File or Spindle. The Spindle stands 6 5/8" tall and the foot has a diameter of 3 3/8". The Spindle displays an Acid Etched Pine Needle Pattern over Beige or Caramel Slag Favrile Glass. The Finish is the ever Popular Gold Plated Finish. Tiffany actually used real 18kt Gold in the Plating Process. The Spindle rises up from a finial on top of the glass and rolls over very much like the shape of a question mark. The Spindle is considered to be in very good condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips to any of the glass. The Gold Plated finish on the outside is still intact and considered to be very good to excellent. The bottom shows signs of wear as this Spindle was used. There are a few very tiny pin head indents along the outer edge . These are very small and can only be seen upon close inspection. There is an indent to the metal on the bottom side and cannot be seen when displayed. The piece is signed on the bottom with Tiffany's Impressed "Tiffany Studios New York" Signature Mark. There are also the numbers 12534 lightly etched above the Tiffany Studios impressed mark. This was more than likely a special order number. This is a hard to find item in the Tiffany Pine Needle Set sets. Usually when found there is damage to the Glass under the filigree. I am happy to report that there is No damage to the glass what so ever. This is considered and earlier version of the Tiffany Pine Needle Bill Spindle as there are no Pattern Numbers impressed with the Signature mark. This was known as Pattern number 961 which was the same as the Grapevine Spindle Number. Tiffany started using these Impressed Pattern numbers after 1902. I would say that this Tiffany Pine Needle Bill Spindle was made Circa 1895-1902.   « Less

For Sale I have a Lovely Inkwell made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The Inkwell is done in the "Pine Needle" Pattern. The patina on the metal is the very desirable Gold or  More »

For Sale I have a Lovely Inkwell made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The Inkwell is done in the "Pine Needle" Pattern. The patina on the metal is the very desirable Gold or as the French Say "Dore'" Patina or Finish. The Stained Glass under the overlay is the Beige or Carmel Slag Favrile Opalescent Glass. The Inkwell stands 3 1/8" Tall and is 3 1/8" Square. The Inkwell displays an Acid Etched Pine Needle Overlay Pattern on Beige or Caramel Opalescent Glass. The Inkwell sits on 4 Bun Style Feet. The Patina is good but it does show some signs of wear. The Inkwell still has its original Clear Glass Insert for Ink. These are commonly missing from these Inkwells and many times when they are found with them the Inkwell Insert is Damaged. This one is not. It is actually in excellent condition with no chips or dings to the insert. The Inkwell itself is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, or chips to any of the Glass. There appears to be an ink stains inside the Cap and along the area under the Inkwell Insert. This area also shows sign of wear. I will recommend a little secret in cleaning these Inkwell Stains. You can soak it in Rubbing Alcohol or Ammonia. This will lift the ink quite nicely. I just don't have the time to do this and I will leave that to the winner. The rest of the Gold could be cleaned as it shows signs of dirt. The Buyer could do this very carefully without taking off the finish. The Hinge is in excellent Condition as the Cover opens and closes with ease. The Inkwell is signed on the bottom with the "Tiffany Studios New York" impressed mark along one side along with the pattern number "845" impressed to the right of it. There is also the numbers 1489 lightly etched above the impressed signature marks. This is my firm belief that this was the Tiffany Studio's way of marking their orders such as an Invoice or work Order Number. Those of you who are looking for an nice example of this Inkwell in the Pine Needle Pattern will be pleased with their purchase. This piece was made circa 1900-1920.   « Less

Superb 18th C English George III Pewter Standish Ink Well With Double Flap Operated By A Common Central Hinge. See H.H. Cotterell's "Pewter Down The Ages", Page 180. Origin:  More »

Superb 18th C English George III Pewter Standish Ink Well With Double Flap Operated By A Common Central Hinge. See H.H. Cotterell's "Pewter Down The Ages", Page 180. Origin: England Circa: 1770   « Less