Gilt silver plique a jour and cloisonne enamel oyster / hors d''oeuvre cocktail set cased in original fitted box, made by Marius Hammer, Bergen, Norway late 19th - early  More »

Gilt silver plique a jour and cloisonne enamel oyster / hors d''oeuvre cocktail set cased in original fitted box, made by Marius Hammer, Bergen, Norway late 19th - early 20th century. MINT. Forks are approx 4 1/4 inches long. Serving spoon is 5 1/8 inch long. Set consists of 6 2-pronged forks, each with a different floral arrangement in plique a jour cloisonne and a central serving spoon, (a little like a caddy spoon, but substantially larger), made of exquisite plique a jour and cloisonne enamel. The silver is gilded, as can be see in the ''photos and the handles are twisted, the server being bigger, wider and more substantial than ther forks. The colours of the enamel are stunning and range from yellow through greens and blues to red. Beautiful unique tiny floral depictions - each a work of art. The serving spoon is quite outstanding, combining the plique a jour and cloisonne enamel technique in the bowl and with beautiful enamelling on the end of the twisted and scrolling handle. Each piece has impressed 900 silver hallmark, MH and Marius Hammer logo. Condition is excellent, especially considering the age and delicacy of the items. Comes in original fitted box. The bottom is lined with velvet and the inside of the lid in silk with gold lettering M. HAMMER JUVELEER BERGEN (M Hammer, Jeweller, Bergen). Condition of box is great with silk and velvet in great shape. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2858 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: M HAMMER SILVER PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL BOX SET   « Less

18th century (or older) wooden mould for making bricks. Approx 24inches long. Very old wood construction with 2 compartments for packing clay into brick form. Mortar and  More »

18th century (or older) wooden mould for making bricks. Approx 24inches long. Very old wood construction with 2 compartments for packing clay into brick form. Mortar and tenon joints, some old nails. Wood has shrunk with age and is split in parts. Corners are rubbed smoothe and shiny through use and age. A pair of metal loops were added so that this amazing old piece of social history can be used as a hanging shelf. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3024 Condition: good Year: 1760 Title: WOOD MOULD F MAKING BRICKS 18C HANGING SHELF   « Less

3 cold painted bronze miniature mice, made in Austria, late 19th - early 20th century. Height: under 1 1/4inch. One mouse plays the saxophone, one holds up a large piece  More »

3 cold painted bronze miniature mice, made in Austria, late 19th - early 20th century. Height: under 1 1/4inch. One mouse plays the saxophone, one holds up a large piece of yellow cheese and the 3rd walks with a stick (one of the 3 Blind Mice) with his arm outstretched. While most of their bodies are painted grey, they have extremely finely modelled coats and the bronze comes through the paint forming wonderful highlights in gold, especially on the great facial features. Not signed. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2908 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: 3 VIENNA BRONZE AUSTRIAN MINIATURE MICE   « Less

Antique Victorian cased pink glass epergne in the form of 3 Jack in the Pulpit flowers fanning out of a bowl. Made in England by either Thomas Webb or Stourbridge. Base is  More »

Antique Victorian cased pink glass epergne in the form of 3 Jack in the Pulpit flowers fanning out of a bowl. Made in England by either Thomas Webb or Stourbridge. Base is about 10inches accross. Total height is 15 1/4inches. Cased opalescent glass, pearly white in parts, pink running to ruby red stems in others. Base has frilly edges in pink and white with a conical center that has a greenish tinge towards the point. Here the stems converge in brass holders seperated by a brass flower. Great quality and visual effect. The piece is in good condition. One brass holder is missing (but the stem fits directly into the holder) and one gorgeous flower has a tiny pinprick sized hole, that is original to it''s production and not the result of damage. It is so small that my camera could not capture it. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1072b Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: VICTORIAN PINK GLASS EPERGNE 3 FLOWERS BOWL   « Less

Antique Nippon moriage vase with handpainted flowers and applied turquoise jewels. Measures approx 6 1/4 inches high. Full, round body with 4 cartouche reserves, each  More »

Antique Nippon moriage vase with handpainted flowers and applied turquoise jewels. Measures approx 6 1/4 inches high. Full, round body with 4 cartouche reserves, each beautifully handpainted with a boquet of flowers. A pair of handles on either side of the vase. Richly enamelled around the floral reserves and the ground entirely covered with small pale green and larger turquoise jewels. The latter exactly like Coalport jeweled porcelain. Rich enamelling on the neck and base. No marks to be seen. Excellent condtion - no chips/cracks/damage/repairs. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2959 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: NIPPON MORIAGE HP FLOWERS JEWELED ENAMEL VASE   « Less

Micro mosaic gilt metal and enamelled box, made Italy, 19th century. Measures slightly under 3 1/2inches in diameter and 2 inches high. Round box stands on 4 ball feet.  More »

Micro mosaic gilt metal and enamelled box, made Italy, 19th century. Measures slightly under 3 1/2inches in diameter and 2 inches high. Round box stands on 4 ball feet. Beaded border around micromosaic. The sides decorated with shaded enamel vines and berries. The top with exceptional scene of St. Peter''s and the square, Roman ruins, fountains, street lights and tiny people in the foreground. Fantastic fine and detailed work. Set in black marble. Inside has remains of original silk lining. Pin to hinge either replaced or in need of correction as cover does not sit quite right on the box. Micromosaic in very good condition with no losses/damage/restoration. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2885 Condition: good Year: 1850 Title: MICROMOSAIC GILT METAL & ENAMEL BOX ITALY 19C   « Less

English carved ivory figure /head of famous caricature, Dr. Syntax, created by Thomas Rowlandson in the 18th century. The head is antique, and probably dates to the period  More »

English carved ivory figure /head of famous caricature, Dr. Syntax, created by Thomas Rowlandson in the 18th century. The head is antique, and probably dates to the period (18th century), but the round base is a later addition and may be bone. Total height is slightly under 2 1/2 inches.The well-known cartoonish face with pointed chin coming up to meet pointed nose, big puffy hair/wig wonderfully depicted eyes. Great detail to brows, hair and toothless mouth.Very good condition. ********Thomas ROWLANDSON was born in London, England in 1756. He was the son of an unsuccessful merchant. He nevertheless received a decent education and travelled extensively in Europe and the British Isles. He was to become on the of most famous political lampoonists and caricaturists of his age - the era of King George III. There was little censorship at the time & some ''vicious'' cartoons were drawn of political figures. Even Royalty did not escape. Rowlandson turned his talent as a draughtsman, etcher and engraver of aquatints, to good advantage. Perhaps his most enduring works are the plates drawn for the very successful ''DR SYNTAX'' series of books. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2722 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Lalique glass figurine of a nude girl with a young deer, called Diana. Made France.Measures 4 3/4inches high.Round base with naturalistic foliage moulded on the curved top.  More »

Lalique glass figurine of a nude girl with a young deer, called Diana. Made France.Measures 4 3/4inches high.Round base with naturalistic foliage moulded on the curved top. On it, a young girl, supposedly the goddess, Diana, kneels, holding a deer under one arm. Beautiful play of light through the smokey glass, especially through the facets of her hair and body.Engraved signature Lalique France underneath.Mint condition. No chips/cracks/damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2646 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

French 950 silver mustard pot, moutardier, with cobalt blue glass bowl. Made between 1803 - 1837 (before Minerve mark).5 1/2inches high. Approx 4 3/4inches accross handles.  More »

French 950 silver mustard pot, moutardier, with cobalt blue glass bowl. Made between 1803 - 1837 (before Minerve mark).5 1/2inches high. Approx 4 3/4inches accross handles. Weight of silver alone is 5oz.Urn shaped cobalt blue glass enclosed in a silver mount with hinged lid and pair of scrolling acanthus leaf decorated handles. Base of urn rests on a square platform with 4 acanthus leaf repousse shaped feet. Beautiful gadrooning and foliate patterning around base and on lid, which ends in a bud flower finial. Flowers in center of scrolls of handles. French silver of the best quality, quite beautiful. Delicate monogram on lid, TGC. Hallmark inside lid is of the ''Old Man'', introduced as Paris mark for .950 silver in 1819. Outside of lid has an earlier mark, of a woman in profile facing left, also for Paris, see Tardy top of page 191. Base similarly marked.Excellent condition. No chips/cracks/dings/dents/damage of any sort.Comes with an antique bone spoon. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2663 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Victorian large silver plate serving piece for fish, pate, cake or pie. Made in England, 19th century and signed by both James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield and James Deacon and  More »

Victorian large silver plate serving piece for fish, pate, cake or pie. Made in England, 19th century and signed by both James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield and James Deacon and SOns, Sheffield.Seymour Wyler called Dixon an outstanding producer of electroplated wares (page 35 in his book on Sheffield and electro plate).Measures 15 1/2inches from end to end.Rounded rectangular shaped lifter with raised side to prevent food from falling off. The surface is beautifully engraved with a forest scene of birds amongst trees and flowers. Very fine detail. Triangular join of handle with arched neck leading to a repousse silver terminal with moulded foliage. The main part of the handle is moulded like a horn (or natural horn?) to give a good grip as well as increase the aesthetic appeal. The other terminal is similarly modelled. The back of the server has engraved hallmarksJD&S (James Dixon and Sons). EP over GS and a lamp, the mark for James Deacon and Sons.. Condition is very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2696 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less