This is a delightful antique cast iron five-light chandelier in its original polychrome finish, dating from the 1920’s. This chandelier begins with a canopy  More »

This is a delightful antique cast iron five-light chandelier in its original polychrome finish, dating from the 1920’s. This chandelier begins with a canopy ornamented with green and red crests, coming down in a chain to an arrow-shaped loop finial. Below, a small reeded column flanked with green polychrome leaves supports the chandelier body. The chandelier body is accented with green and gold leaves, with polychrome crests below. Each arm supports a foliate bobeche with a leafy finial below; between each arm is a blue anthemion. Hammered volutes extend downward from the chandelier, converging in a cluster of green leaves finished in a finial. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 16 ¾” wide and 19 ½” tall, and the fixture is 35” long overall. NC823-RW   « Less

Made in Germany 94 stunning triple handles flower vase, in gorgeous light brown, under glaze gorgeous stand out cobalt,green,red flowers. marked in etch, excellent condition,  More »

Made in Germany 94 stunning triple handles flower vase, in gorgeous light brown, under glaze gorgeous stand out cobalt,green,red flowers. marked in etch, excellent condition, ornate in cream geometric accents around the top and handles. 8.5 inch h. x 6 inch w. x 4 inch top, base diameter. It is a fabulous finds!   « Less

This is a fabulous antique pendant light, dating from the 1920’s, ornamented with an egg-and-dart pattern and slag glass panels. This six-sided lantern features  More »

This is a fabulous antique pendant light, dating from the 1920’s, ornamented with an egg-and-dart pattern and slag glass panels. This six-sided lantern features egg-and-dart detail around each panel of amber slag glass. The top of each panel features an inverted T, accented with bellflowers and a palmette; the roof of the lantern is ornamented with leaves. This light fixture is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The pendant body is 5 1/8” wide and 10” tall, and the fixture is 26” long overall. NC824-RW   « Less

These are three large antique iron double-arm sconces, dating from the 1920’s. Each sconce features an elongated iron backplate with a stylized fleur-de-lis at the  More »

These are three large antique iron double-arm sconces, dating from the 1920’s. Each sconce features an elongated iron backplate with a stylized fleur-de-lis at the top and bottom; two wrought iron arms extend from the convex center of the backplate, supporting wide, shallow bobeches with a fleur-de-lis patterned border. These Tudor wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces are 19” tall, 12” wide, and project 7” from the wall. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH SCONCE; THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE AVAILABLE. NSP491-RW   « Less

This is a wonderful pair of antique single-arm sconces, dating from the 1920’s. The sconces feature a hammered backplate bordered in volutes and leaves, with a curled  More »

This is a wonderful pair of antique single-arm sconces, dating from the 1920’s. The sconces feature a hammered backplate bordered in volutes and leaves, with a curled band running the length of the backplate, supporting a double-layered foliate bobeche. These wall lamps are in excellent condition; they have been professionally rewired and come with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The sconces are 10 ½” tall, 4 ¼” wide, and project 5 ½” from the wall. NSP285-RW   « Less

The Capo De Monte logo Crown and Neapolitan N was originally painted or impressed on porcelain and ceramics produced at the Royal Factory in Naples from 1759 to 1780 and was  More »

The Capo De Monte logo Crown and Neapolitan N was originally painted or impressed on porcelain and ceramics produced at the Royal Factory in Naples from 1759 to 1780 and was synonymous with the finest quality Neapolitan porcelain and ceramics from that period onwards. However, the Capo Di Monte logo, in the present day is not necessarily a guarantee ceramic quality. Neither is it a guarantee that the product is in fact porcelain or ceramic. The Royal Factory in Naples in the eighteenth century, and which today no longer exists. Capo di Monte multicolored late 19 Century Beggar with Rosary figurine signed with the blue Crown as shown(see pix)stands at 6.25 inches tall on a square base of 2.75 inches and in good condition free of any visible damage or repairs.   « Less

Sitzendorf Porcelain The history of the town and people of Sitzendorf Germany goes back a long way and the history of Sitzendorf porcelain is just as long. A theology student  More »

Sitzendorf Porcelain The history of the town and people of Sitzendorf Germany goes back a long way and the history of Sitzendorf porcelain is just as long. A theology student called Georg Heinrich Macheleidt received permission from the regional prince in Germany to set up a porcelain manufacturing company in the small town of Sitzendorf. In 1760, the first porcelain factory was established. It was moved to Volkstedt in 1762. The actual manufacturer of figurines began in the town of Sitzendorf in 1884 though the factory began working with porcelain in 1850. By 1809, the company had a second factory and had introduced steam power that helped them employ a total of 300 employees in two factories in a town with a population of 700. The factory remains in operation into the present day. Sitzendorf porcelain is identified and valued by its year of manufacture. The year and the stamping on the porcelain indicate under which of the owner managers the piece was produced. Everything from the Macheleidt period would obviously be the most valuable (determined of course by condition). There are several distinct periods in the management history of the factory. The porcelain manufacture was reestablished in Sitzendorf in 1850 by Wilhelm Liebmann who held control over the establishment until a fire in 1858 gutted the factory building and led him to retire. The factory was rebuilt and reopened under the Voigt brothers management. Alfred and Carl ran things until 1896 when Albert Schonau ran the company as a public corporation with stock valued at a million German marks. This lasted until 1932 when the factory nearly collapsed under the weight of socioeconomic depression. Porcelain bearing indications of manufacture before 1932 are most prized by collectors. Post 1932 until the early 1970s marks another period which provides the market for the more recent and thus more accessible (and thus less valuable) porcelain pieces. There are two leading indicator marks on genuine Sitzendorf porcelain. The blue crown over the letter S with a double cross slash mark is one and the double cross slash alone is the other. Both are in a deep blue and appear on all items from the Sitzendorf factory. There may be accompanying marks such as: “GERMANY” stamp on the bottom or a production number or code. The marks represent three distinct stages in the life history of the Sitzendorf factory. The oldest mark includes the Germany stamp and dates from 1884 to 1896. The blue mark with the crown dates from 1902 to 1972 and the other blue mark dates from 1954 to the present day. The double slash mark alone is one of the earliest marks dating back to when the Voigts were in charge of production. Sitzendorf porcelain includes not only figurines but vases, lamps, dolls, bowls, mantle mounts, wall brackets, compotes and urns (to name a few). All are well colored, highly ornate and more collector items than practical products. They are representative of the Dresden style of porcelain. Dresden style porcelain is distinguished by the use of flowers, shells, fruits, leaves and scroll work. The actual porcelain is so white it is almost translucent and often includes a gold edging. Sitzendorf is just one of the German porcelain makers referred to as Dresden. Most collectible among the Sitzendorf range of porcelain are the lace figurines first produced under the Voight owners beginning in the mid 1880s. The lace look was accomplished by dipping real fabric lace into porcelain and firing the result. Here we have a lovely Sitzendorf “Cherub or Angel with a Book” faintly signed with the ”S” and “Germany” in blue on the base. This Charming figurine stands 5.50 inches tall on a 3 by 3 inch base. This and the second one are both in mint condition in mint condition.   « Less

Tyche (Tiche) Porcellane D’arte Established by Cav. Franco Perego in 1962, Tyche Porcellane d’arte has long been one of the most renowned art manufacturers in  More »

Tyche (Tiche) Porcellane D’arte Established by Cav. Franco Perego in 1962, Tyche Porcellane d’arte has long been one of the most renowned art manufacturers in Italy, well recognised and appreciated for its top quality creations, whose manufacturing philosophy still requires products completely handcrafted by skilful artisans, model makers and decorators. In this scenario, where technology is restricted to modern kilns, you can be fascinated by a manufacturing process that turns a very fine white powder made of kaolin, felspar and white quarz into a beautiful art object, as by magic. A daily miracle stems from a clay model created by talented sculptors (Tyche roster of collaborators includes the like of Alessandro Maggioni and Giorgio Galletti) – a mixture that is then worked skilfully, shaped, fired in a kiln and decorated to become a wonderful work of art. The amazing thing is that in an economic context where manufacturing is more and more automated and the virtual is becoming the actual, here in Tyche you can still see simple but expert hands move quickly and precisely to create precious objects — little masterpieces conveying harmony and beauty, perfectly following in the wake of the best Italian handicraft. A faithful guardian of ancient artistic traditions for over 40 years, Tyche is now one of the very few art manufacturers that uses the secrets and knowledge passed on from one generation to the next over centuries to fire porcelain in kilns at a temperature of up to 1,400°C. This porcelain is so hard that can be used to manufacture unique white objects whose exceptional thinness and translucency can create fascinating see-through effects. The founder’s daughter and sons – Cristiana, Luca and Lamberto – are committed to continuing the philosophy of care and love for the work of their father’s times, manufacturing fine objects for real experts, sometimes magnificently embellished with art bronzes designed by FBAI. Tyche Porcellane “Tambour 1808” Figurine Here we have one of several from a Naples, Florida estate. TYCHE PORCELLANE D’ARTE Figurine, signed as shown, stands at 11 inches high, in good condition and with no visible damage, repairs or other defects.   « Less

The Derby Porcelain Company is a porcelain manufacturer, based in Derby, England. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, has produced tableware and  More »

The Derby Porcelain Company is a porcelain manufacturer, based in Derby, England. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, has produced tableware and ornamental items since approximately 1750. In 1745 André Planché, a Huguenot immigrant from Saxony, settled in Derby, where between 1747 and 1755 he made soft-paste porcelain vases and figurines. At the beginning of 1756 he formed a business partnership with William Duesbury (1725 — 1786), a porcelain painter formerly at Chelsea porcelain factory and Longton Hall, and the banker John Heath. This was the foundation of the Derby company, although production at the works at Cockpit Hill, just outside the town, had begun before then, as evidenced by a creamware jug dated 1750, also in the possession of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Planché disappeared from the scene almost at once, and the business was developed by Duesbury and Heath, and later Duesbury alone. A talented entrepreneur, Duesbury developed a new paste which contained glass frit, soaprock and calcined bone. This enabled the factory to begin producing high-quality tableware. He quickly established Derby as a leading manufacturer of dinner services and figurines by employing the best talents available for modelling and painting. Figure painting was done by Richard Askew, particularly skilled at painting cupids, and James Banford. Zachariah Boreman and John Brewer painted landscapes, still-lifes, and pastorals. Intricate floral patterns were designed and painted by William Billingsley. In 1770, Duesbury further increased the already high reputation of Derby by his acquisition of the famous Chelsea porcelain factory in London. He operated it on its original site until 1784 (the products of this period are known as “Chelsea-Derby”), when he demolished the buildings and transferred the assets, including the stock, patterns and moulds, and many of the workmen, to Derby. Again, in 1776, he acquired the remainder of the formerly prestigious Bow porcelain factory, of which he also transferred the portable elements to Derby. In 1773, Duesbury’s hard work was rewarded by King George III, who after visiting the Derby works granted him permission to incorporate the royal crown into the Derby backstamp, after which the company was known as Crown Derby. In 1786, William Duesbury died, leaving the company to his son, William Duesbury II, also a talented director, who besides keeping the reputation of the company at its height developed a number of new glazes and body types. What an impressive Rare & Early 18th Century Derby “Pair of Imari Snuff Bottles.” These bottles are 3.50 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter and is in good condition with the exception of one spot ( look at the images ) and with normal sign of use and little discoloration that can be bleached out.   « Less

In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Stafford shire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall  More »

In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Stafford shire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760. Around 1780 A syndicate of Stafford shire's potters purchased Cook worthy's patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter's guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain. John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co and it was they who acquired Champion's patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Stafford shire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Staffordshire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760. About 1780 a syndicate of Staffordshire’s potters purchased Cookworthy’s patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter’s guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain. John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co. and it was they who acquired Champion’s patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Staffordshire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry. Early New Hall Bowl Unusual floral pattern. This one is circa 1790 8” diameter x 1¾” deep and in good condition, free of any damage or repairs!   « Less