{"title":"Color, Pattern \u0026 Patina","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ralph-stevenson-son-cologne-dinner-plate","title":"Ralph Stevenson \u0026 Son “Cologne” Dinner Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful early 19th-century Staffordshire transferware plate by \u003cstrong\u003eRalph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in a warm sepia-brown transfer with a picturesque landscape of trees, water, and distant architecture. The central scene is surrounded by an exceptionally detailed border of floral sprays, scrolling foliage, geometric patterning, and fan-like motifs, finished with a softly scalloped edge.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Cologne \/ R.S. \u0026amp; S.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the maker as Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son of Cobridge, Staffordshire. Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son used the R.S. \u0026amp; S. mark circa \u003cstrong\u003e1832–1835\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this piece among the earlier generations of English transferware rather than the later Victorian examples that are more commonly encountered. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“Cologne”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is particularly lovely for its combination of a restrained monochromatic palette and an unusually elaborate border. It would be beautiful displayed with other early Staffordshire transferware, mixed into a collection of brown and sepia ceramics, or used as a decorative plate where the intricate border can really be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobridge, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ralph Stevenson \u0026amp; Son\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cologne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1832–1835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" Diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213276442711,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/6_7ab84b02-a6cc-4cb6-accc-b708b72aaf28.jpg?v=1788136609"},{"product_id":"jacob-furnival-co-coral-covered-tureen","title":"Jacob Furnival \u0026 Co. \"Coral\" Covered Tureen","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful early Staffordshire ironstone covered serving dish in the \u003cstrong\u003e“Coral” pattern by Jacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa 1845–1870. The substantial octagonal form sits on a raised pedestal foot and is finished with a domed, finial-topped lid.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is particularly charming: a dense \u003cstrong\u003eblack coral-like border\u003c\/strong\u003e encircles the body and lid, while the center features a colorful arrangement of seashells and marine forms in shades of purple, green, turquoise, yellow, and pink. The combination of the graphic black border and hand-painted color makes this a particularly unusual example of early polychrome Staffordshire transferware. The pattern is documented by the Transferware Collectors Club as \u003cstrong\u003e“Coral”\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered serving pieces like this are wonderful displayed as much as used. Leave the lid on and let the silhouette and pattern do the work, or use it as a centerpiece for a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen shelf. It would also be lovely filled with fruit or seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobridge, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. 1845–1870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" Diameter x 8.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, interior crazing, and minor imperfections consistent with age (pictured). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213279391831,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/10_00aa8062-82b5-43c3-8ccb-43f432868872.jpg?v=1788137300"},{"product_id":"empire-bronze-three-light-ring-sconces","title":"Empire Three-Light Ring Sconces","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElegant pair of Empire-style wall sconces, each formed with a circular ring supporting three candle bobeches and centered by an ornate floral medallion backplate. The architectural form, restrained classical ornament, fluted detailing, and warm finish are characteristic of the Empire taste, which favored strong geometric forms and classical decorative motifs. Comparable early French examples use this distinctive ring-shaped three-candle arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA particularly good shape for framing a mirror, artwork, or a fireplace, they would also be beautiful flanking a bed or console. The horizontal profile makes them especially useful where you want the impact of antique lighting without a lot of visual height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\" H x 8.5\" W  x 7\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213303083095,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/19_8249f0a5-a4c7-49d7-94e7-47f9c6013111.jpg?v=1788138096"},{"product_id":"porcelain-painting-of-christ-with-the-crown-of-thorns","title":"Porcelain Painting of Christ with the Crown of Thorns","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStriking antique oval porcelain plaque depicting \u003cstrong\u003eChrist\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown of Thorns\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely hand-painted with remarkably delicate modeling of the face and expression. The image is set within an ornate metal frame with a textured ivory-fabric surround, twisted edge, and a decorative bow with suspension ring at the top.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the long European tradition of painting religious subjects onto porcelain plaques, which became particularly popular during the 19th century. Images of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns were especially common, with examples produced in Germany and elsewhere in Europe after celebrated Old Master paintings, including \u003cstrong\u003eGuido Reni's famous \u003cem\u003eChrist Crowned with Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small scale makes it particularly charming displayed among other miniature artwork, religious pieces, or collected curiosities, where the ornate frame and painted porcelain can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e19th century; continental Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain, metal frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5.25\" L x 4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition with minor signs of age on backing and brass frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213331722327,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/22_2d0f7663-a273-414d-b1a1-804205277140.jpg?v=1788138851"},{"product_id":"porcelain-painting-of-the-virgin-mary","title":"Porcelain Painting of the Virgin Mary","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAntique oval porcelain plaque depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a deep blue veil, beautifully hand-painted in rich shades of blue, purple, green, and warm flesh tones. The porcelain is mounted within an ornate brass frame with a twisted outer edge, delicate scrolling decoration, and a decorative bow with suspension loop at the top.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image belongs to the tradition of small devotional porcelain plaques produced in Continental Europe during the 19th century. Comparable examples include hand-painted German porcelain plaques depicting the Virgin in blue and other religious subjects, sometimes modeled after celebrated Old Master paintings, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003ereminiscent of works like \u003cstrong\u003eCarlo Dolci's \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadonna del Dito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially charming displayed with the accompanying portrait of Christ, the two make a natural devotional pair, though each has enough presence to stand beautifully on its own. They would also be lovely incorporated into a collected gallery wall or displayed among books and other small works of antique art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e19th century; continental Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain, metal frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" L x 4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition with minor signs of age on backing and brass frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213334900823,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/24_36a29ca2-add7-4872-ac30-716b78f0b7ee.jpg?v=1788139069"},{"product_id":"passementerie-tassel-tiebacks","title":"Passementerie Tassel Tiebacks","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful pair of oversized decorative tassel tiebacks in a soft blue, sage, and warm ivory palette. Each features an elaborate braided cord with multiple loops, a densely woven ornamental tassel head, and long, full fringe.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a particularly good example of \u003cstrong\u003epassementerie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the decorative art of braids, cords, fringes, and tassels used in interior furnishings. Tassel tiebacks have traditionally been used to gather draperies, with the elaborate construction serving as much a decorative purpose as a functional one. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual scale and muted color combination make these especially fun for adding texture and a bit of old-world drama to a room. While they work beautifully as curtain tiebacks, they could also be repurposed as decorative accents on a canopy or four-poster bed, hung from a cabinet or door, or incorporated into a layered wall or textile display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\" L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213343322199,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/69_6cd3d244-9593-4cf6-9371-5e63c8134e48.jpg?v=1788139642"},{"product_id":"painted-tole-tray-with-exotic-birds","title":"Victorian Painted Tôle Tray with Exotic Birds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003e19th-century Victorian toleware tray\u003c\/b\u003e, hand-painted in a dramatic black ground with an elaborate garden composition of \u003cb\u003eexotic long-tailed birds, a tiered classical fountain, and colorful flowers\u003c\/b\u003e, surrounded by a richly decorated gilt foliate border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tray is constructed of \u003cb\u003epainted japanned metal\u003c\/b\u003e, characteristic of Victorian toleware. Toleware refers to decorated sheet metal—often tin-plated iron or steel—that was painted and repeatedly lacquered, or “japanned,” to create the durable, lustrous black surfaces so closely associated with 19th-century decorative metalwork. The technique developed from the European fascination with East Asian lacquer and became particularly important in the British decorative arts industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is especially appealing for its \u003cb\u003ehighly pictorial decoration\u003c\/b\u003e. Rather than a simple floral pattern, the central composition combines exotic birds with a classical fountain and luxuriant flowering plants, creating the effect of a miniature romantic garden scene. Comparable Victorian trays with fountain-and-bird compositions are documented in the antique market, including examples described as mid-19th-century English toleware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840s–1870s; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Painted and japanned metal, toleware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 29\" L x 22\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the painted and gilt decoration, including areas of rubbing, surface wear, and minor losses consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213376909399,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/54_bee366be-ea92-4167-88d8-9cf1d066b072.jpg?v=1788140769"},{"product_id":"histories-of-the-french-court-by-lady-jackson","title":"Histories of the French Court by Lady Jackson","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA handsome \u003cb\u003ecomplete 14-volume set of Lady Jackson's celebrated histories of the French court and society\u003c\/b\u003e, presented in matching rich brown leather bindings with elaborate gilt decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis set comprises all seven of Catherine Charlotte, Lady Jackson's principal historical works, chronicling the \u003cb\u003eFrench monarchy, court life, salons, society, and political history from the sixteenth century through the Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e. 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The publisher's promotional literature specifically distinguished the Large Paper Edition from the ordinary fourteen-volume set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe volumes are beautifully presented in \u003cb\u003erich burgundy-brown leather with raised decorative bands and extensive gilt compartment tooling\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the set a particularly handsome presence when displayed together. The uniform bindings make the complete set especially desirable for both the collector of Victorian books and the decorator interested in substantial period book collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLady Jackson's works are valued not only as decorative books but for their detailed accounts of \u003cb\u003eFrench royal history, court personalities, manners, customs, literary salons, and social life\u003c\/b\u003e. The series draws upon historical memoirs and contemporary sources, making it an appealing collection for anyone interested in the cultural and social history of ancien régime and nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA particularly compelling feature is the completeness of the set:\u003c\/b\u003e all fourteen volumes are present and uniformly bound, rather than being assembled from individual volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine Charlotte, Lady Jackson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Grolier Society, numbered No. 753 of 1000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1899-1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Leather with gilt decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition overall, with age-appropriate wear to the leather bindings, including rubbing, surface wear, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. 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Published in a sumptuous folio edition, the work contained \u003cb\u003e18 finely engraved plates of shells, colored by hand\u003c\/b\u003e, along with numerous smaller engraved shell illustrations and decorative vignettes. The plates were designed by \u003cb\u003eFranz Fuxeder\u003c\/b\u003e and engraved by \u003cb\u003eKarl Schütz and J. Adam\u003c\/b\u003e, making the publication an important work in the development of 18th-century scientific and natural-history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe present pair depicts delicately rendered shells arranged within decorative architectural frames, with the characteristic fine linework and restrained hand coloring of 18th-century natural-history engraving. 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Presented in an vintage wood frame with warm, aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly 19th century; Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-colored engraving on paper, antique giltwood frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e14\" L x 12\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related toning, foxing, and scattered spotting to the paper. Frame displays age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213437988951,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/96_0806249c-2fa1-4703-bd0e-7f68d11ecc52.jpg?v=1788142986"},{"product_id":"folk-art-landscape-painting-with-swan","title":"Folk Art Landscape Painting with Swan","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming American folk-art landscape depicting a quiet rural pond with a white swan, farmhouse, trees, and tall grasses, housed in an unusual pierced and painted frame with scrolling foliate decoration in green, white, and gilt. The intentionally simplified landscape and naive treatment give the work its distinctive folk-art character. The painting is executed on an \u003cstrong\u003eF. Weber \u0026amp; Co. Academy Board\u003c\/strong\u003e, a commercially prepared artist's support manufactured by the Philadelphia art-materials firm F. Weber \u0026amp; Co., providing an important period clue for the work. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ec. 1887–1910.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on academy board; painted and gilt wood frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\" L x 14.75\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, including surface craquelure, minor paint loss, and noted chipping to the frame. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The verso retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eF. Weber \u0026amp; Co. Academy Board\u003c\/strong\u003e label. F. Weber \u0026amp; Co. was established in Philadelphia in the 19th century and adopted the F. Weber \u0026amp; Co. name in 1887. The label therefore provides a useful dating clue, though it does not identify the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213440970839,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/35_84ce697d-9a37-4bdf-9988-cc09aa5a1e08.jpg?v=1788143787"},{"product_id":"martial-redon-limoges-fish-plate","title":"Martial Redon Limoges Fish Plate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful late 19th-century Limoges porcelain plate by \u003cstrong\u003eMartial Redon\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring two finely painted fish surrounded by botanical sprigs against a softly rendered basket-weave ground. The naturalistic fish and foliage are beautifully contrasted by the warm ivory, taupe, and muted green palette, with a delicate gilt edge completing the piece.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the \u003cstrong\u003e“MR”\u003c\/strong\u003e factory mark associated with Martial Redon of Limoges, France. The plain green MR mark is consistent with the period of the firm's production, dating this example to \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1882–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hand-painted decoration and unusual fish subject make this a particularly charming example of turn of the century Limoges decorative porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a collected dining room, kitchen shelf, or plate wall, and equally lovely displayed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century; Limoges, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" L x 7.75\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor surface wear and imperfections consistent with age and use. Please review photos closely, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"France, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213444509783,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/15_28297d57-c637-4b38-a1b9-d47292e3842f.jpg?v=1788144295"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-round-wood-storage-box","title":"Pencil Reed Wood Storage Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful vintage handcrafted round wood storage box featuring an intricate alternating pattern of warm reddish-brown and natural-toned wood strips. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cylindrical box is finished with a fitted lid, rounded wood banding, and contrasting decorative details at the joins. The striped construction continues across the lid, creating a particularly striking graphic effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pencil reed and banded wood construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" Diameter x 6.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213460009047,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/58_fb58e613-ffc3-4a9b-aa76-16578049e13b.jpg?v=1788144498"},{"product_id":"chinese-wooden-grain-rice-bucket","title":"Chinese Wooden Rice Grain Bucket, Late Qing \/ Early Republic Period","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique Chinese wooden grain rice bucket with a distinctive barrel-shaped form and warm reddish-brown finish. The vessel features raised horizontal bands around the body, ventilation holes, and Chinese characters painted in black on the exterior. Traditionally used for storing grain or rice, this substantial wooden vessel makes a striking decorative accent with plenty of authentic age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful displayed as an architectural object, planter, or decorative storage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLate 19th–Early 20th Century; China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10.75\" Diameter x 12.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected signs of age and use throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213472591959,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/71_56fce814-498d-4a8f-b79d-8ddb9959ff9f.jpg?v=1788144849"},{"product_id":"miniature-chest-of-drawers","title":"Miniature Empire Chest of Drawers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming scaled Empire-style chest by \u003cstrong\u003eHolzheimer’s of Cleveland\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its original Holzheimer’s inventory label identifying it as a \u003cstrong\u003e“Ratisbon Chest, Empire, Four Drawer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The petite form features four graduated drawers with raised rectangular panels, original round hardware, fluted and ring-turned pilasters, and turned bun feet beneath a substantial molded cornice.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm mahogany-toned finish has developed a beautiful patina over time, with age-appropriate surface wear throughout. The top drawer retains its original patterned paper lining, adding another lovely period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolzheimer’s was a long-established Cleveland decorating and interior-design firm founded in 1902, known for its work in furniture, interiors, and period-style furnishings. The firm operated a showroom featuring furniture in historical styles and pieces produced in its own shop by the mid-20th century. This chest retains the original Holzheimer’s label, providing an appealing piece of Cleveland design provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly wonderful piece for a collector of \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire furniture, miniature\/scaled furniture, or Cleveland design history\u003c\/strong\u003e, and equally charming styled on a tabletop, in a study, dressing room, or layered into a collection of antique furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American; Holzheimer’s, Cleveland, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany \/ hardwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19\" L x 8.5\" W x 16\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with age and use. Original label remains intact. Patterned paper drawer lining is present. Please review photos for additional condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213479768151,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/102_1b908c6c-47dc-4d16-b7aa-a5e991c2088b.jpg?v=1788145313"},{"product_id":"burnt-bamboo-rattan-hat-rack","title":"Burnt Bamboo \u0026 Rattan Hat Rack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStriking vintage bamboo and rattan wall-mounted hall rack dating to circa 1960s. The elaborately constructed frame features a warm, naturally aged bamboo finish with hand-wrapped rattan bindings, woven cane panels, and an assortment of turned wooden ball finials and pegs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for an entryway, the rack offers generous hanging space for coats, hats, bags, and accessories while functioning as a decorative piece in its own right. The unusual architectural form—with its arched upper handle, symmetrical woven panels, and layered arrangement of pegs—gives it a wonderfully sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bamboo has developed a beautiful honey-colored patina with natural variations, surface wear, and darker areas throughout consistent with age and use. The woven panels remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBamboo, rattan \u0026amp; woven cane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 22\" L x 17\" W x 4\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface marks, wear, and patina. Woven panels remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213589147735,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/26_06b18759-87ad-4bc6-b48f-2002593ff0e6.jpg?v=1788148549"},{"product_id":"burnt-bamboo-side-table","title":"Burnt Bamboo Side Table","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful vintage burnt bamboo side table with a warm tortoiseshell finish and wonderfully detailed construction. The rectangular table features a slatted bamboo top framed by split bamboo, with turned bamboo legs and lower stretchers. The open construction gives it a light, airy quality while the richly aged finish adds plenty of character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is particularly lovely, showing the original bamboo joinery and hand-constructed assembly. The piece has a great mix of natural variation, darker scorch marks, patina, and surface wear throughout consistent with age and use. A versatile accent table that would work beautifully beside a chair or sofa, as a drinks table, plant stand, or small bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBamboo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 19.5\" L x 15\" W x 22\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood vintage condition with surface marks, scratches, age-related wear, and variations to the bamboo finish consistent with age and use. Please see photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213605105751,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/100_2d3bf8ac-cfea-44ce-91fb-0ec2a70ca412.jpg?v=1788148971"},{"product_id":"burnt-bamboo-footstool","title":"Burnt Bamboo Footstool","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharming antique burnt bamboo footstool or low stand with a beautifully aged, warm brown finish. The piece features a slatted bamboo top, geometric openwork sides, and distinctive wrapped bamboo construction details. Its compact scale makes it wonderfully versatile as a footstool, plant stand, or low decorative stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe naturally irregular bamboo, darkened patina, and visible age give this piece loads of character. A particularly lovely example of the decorative bamboo furniture popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBamboo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\" L x 8.5\" W x 13.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related wear, surface marks, and patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213624635479,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/49_5f8c6d59-dcac-4aa8-a4e9-89d36767c9ac.jpg?v=1788149381"},{"product_id":"ortofta-castle-landscape-painting-in-ornate-gilt-frame","title":"Örtofta Castle Landscape Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique landscape painting depicting \u003cb\u003eÖrtofta Castle (Örtofta slott)\u003c\/b\u003e in Skåne, Sweden, rendered from across the water. The picturesque composition centers on the castle's distinctive round tower with its conical roof, surrounded by the estate buildings, mature trees, and reflective water of the grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe painting has a wonderfully atmospheric quality, with a softly luminous sky in shades of blue, cream, and blush above the warm ochre and terracotta tones of the castle. Loose, painterly brushwork gives the scene an especially charming, almost romantic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe landscape is presented in an \u003cb\u003eexceptionally elaborate antique giltwood frame\u003c\/b\u003e, decorated throughout with raised flowers, foliage, scrolling leaves, and gathered ribbon-like ornament. The highly dimensional floral carving creates a wonderful contrast with the comparatively quiet landscape within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eÖrtofta is among the historic estates of Skåne, with origins reaching back to the medieval period. The castle's present architectural character was established during extensive rebuilding in the \u003cb\u003e1850s–60s\u003c\/b\u003e, when it was remodeled in a French Renaissance style by Danish architect Ferdinand Meldahl. The distinctive round tower visible in this painting is one of the defining features of the estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 19th century; Swedish \/ Scandinavian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on board; original antique giltwood frame with carved floral and foliate decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.5\" L x 13 W x 2\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related craquelure, surface wear, and scattered areas of paint loss and abrasion. The gilt frame retains its original finish with rubbing, wear, and patina consistent with age. The reverse retains its older construction and original hanging wire. \u003cb\u003ePlease see photographs for condition details.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweden, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213638561879,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/110_fa996493-8033-4181-967d-13bb07c4f9d9.jpg?v=1788150035"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/collections\/B50A4805.jpg?v=1788135990","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/collections\/color-pattern-patina.oembed","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}