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Decorative Vintage Paperweights

A variety of beautifully designed vintage paperweights utilizing the millefiori technique, showcasing floral and geometric patterns.

Saucer-dish with quail and floral scrolls on a diaper-pattern, anonymous, c. 1740 - c. 1760 Porcelain dish, painted on the glaze in blue, red, pink, green, yellow, purple, black and gold. In the center a medallion with a flowering plant; On the flat and wall servetwork with twice a peony and lotus drink; Save in the servetwork two fan -shaped compartments with two quail in a landscape with rocks and flowering plants; On the inner edge a band with servetwork. Famle Rose. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrification Porcelain dish, painted on the glaze in blue, red, pink, green, yellow, purple, black and gold. In the center a medallion with a flowering plant; On the flat and wall servetwork with twice a peony and lotus drink; Save in the servetwork two fan -shaped compartments with two quail in a landscape with rocks and flowering plants; On the inner edge a band with servetwork. Famle Rose. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrificatio
Saucer-dish with quail and floral scrolls on a diaper-pattern, anonymous, c. 1740 - c. 1760 Porcelain dish, painted on the glaze in blue, red, pink, green, yellow, purple, black and gold. In the center a medallion with a flowering plant; On the flat and wall servetwork with twice a peony and lotus drink; Save in the servetwork two fan -shaped compartments with two quail in a landscape with rocks and flowering plants; On the inner edge a band with servetwork. Famle Rose. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrification Porcelain dish, painted on the glaze in blue, red, pink, green, yellow, purple, black and gold. In the center a medallion with a flowering plant; On the flat and wall servetwork with twice a peony and lotus drink; Save in the servetwork two fan -shaped compartments with two quail in a landscape with rocks and flowering plants; On the inner edge a band with servetwork. Famle Rose. China porcelain. glaze. gold (metal) painting / gilding / vitrificatio
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Octagonal box with cipher of John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll 1716 James Fraillon This early Georgian octagonal silver-gilt toilet box was made by the Huguenot silversmith James Fraillon (active 1706-1727/28) and engraved with an elaborate cipher: a double 'JA', which stands for John Argyll, i.e. John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll (1680-1743) a highly significant military commander who fought French in the War of the Spanish Succession and the Jacobites at the Battle of Sheriffmuir.. Octagonal box with cipher of John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll. British, London. 1716. Gilded silver. Metalwork-SilverLinnamast napkin with ivy, Chris Lebeau, c. 1904 Linnamast's napkin with ivy: Motif Klimop, Dessin No. 513. The napkin belongs to eleven napkins (BK-1979-262-A to BK-1979-262-L) and two tablecloths (BK-1979-261-A and BK-1979-261-B). Eindhoven linen (material) damask Linnamast's napkin with ivy: Motif Klimop, Dessin No. 513. The napkin belongs to eleven napkins (BK-1979-262-A to BK-1979-262-L) and two tablecloths (BK-1979-261-A and BK-1979-261-B). Eindhoven linen (material) damaskPaperweight 1801-1900 France. Technological improvements to optical scientific instruments in the mid-nineteenth century spurred a veritable obsession across Europe with identifying and classifying the natural world. Amateur botanists were eager to collect and preserve floral specimens, which they intently researched and catalogued. In response to this broad appeal, French glassmakers made paperweights that portrayed the very botanical subjects that were so enthusiastically sought. Many weights represented specimens with horticultural correctness, but others were entirely fanciful creations. Paperweights like this example speak to the periodís fascination with taxonomic systems.From the late 1840s to early 1860s, French manufacturers of fine glass and crystalósuch as Baccarat (Alsace), Clichy (Paris), and Saint-Louis (Lorraine)ócatered to the vast public enthusiasm for beautiful yet functional desk accessories. Paperweights, which were designed to secure loose papers against drafts, weWatch ca. 1640-50 Watchmaker: Henry Grendon. Watch. British, London. ca. 1640-50. Rock crystal, gold, silver, gilded brass; steel, partly blued, fish skin. HorologyPaperweight 1801-1900 Saint-Louis. Glass . Compagnie de Saint LouisAccessoryTrimming (France); silk, linenPLATO EN CERAMICA ROJA CON DECORACION INCISA VEGETAL-S XX ARTE POPULAR. Location: ALFARERIA. Badajoz. SPAIN.Glass and gold inlay late 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Roman Translucent cobalt blue over opaque white, with opaque pale green inlay.Circular plaque with convex upper surface and slightly beveled edge.On upper surface, a vine leaf outlined in gold wire and inlaid with monochrome glass.Intact; many surface scratches and dulling on upper surface, pitting and faint iridescent weathering on underside and edge.. Glass and gold inlay. Roman. late 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Glass. Early Imperial. GlassCurtain Knob. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). Date: 1840-60. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Lead wreath of lotus buds 6th-5th century B.C. Greek, Laconian Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta.. Lead wreath of lotus buds 251743 Greek, Laconian, Lead wreath of lotus buds, 6th5th century B.C., Lead, Diameter: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of A. J. B. Wace, 1924 (24.195.177)Paperweight 1801-1900 France. Technological improvements to optical scientific instruments in the mid-nineteenth century spurred a veritable obsession across Europe with identifying and classifying the natural world. Amateur botanists were eager to collect and preserve floral specimens, which they intently researched and catalogued. In response to this broad appeal, French glassmakers made paperweights that portrayed the very botanical subjects that were so enthusiastically sought. Many weights represented specimens with horticultural correctness, but others were entirely fanciful creations. Paperweights like this example speak to the periodís fascination with taxonomic systems.From the late 1840s to early 1860s, French manufacturers of fine glass and crystalósuch as Baccarat (Alsace), Clichy (Paris), and Saint-Louis (Lorraine)ócatered to the vast public enthusiasm for beautiful yet functional desk accessories. Paperweights, which were designed to secure loose papers against drafts, weOrnament of Horse Trapping 14th century Spanish. Ornament of Horse Trapping. Spanish. 14th century. Bronze. Miscellaneous-Buckles & OrnamentPaperweight 1840-1865 France. Technological improvements to optical scientific instruments in the mid-nineteenth century spurred a veritable obsession across Europe with identifying and classifying the natural world. Amateur botanists were eager to collect and preserve floral specimens, which they intently researched and catalogued. In response to this broad appeal, French glassmakers made paperweights that portrayed the very botanical subjects that were so enthusiastically sought. Many weights represented specimens with horticultural correctness, but others were entirely fanciful creations. Paperweights like this example speak to the periodís fascination with taxonomic systems.From the late 1840s to early 1860s, French manufacturers of fine glass and crystalósuch as Baccarat (Alsace), Clichy (Paris), and Saint-Louis (Lorraine)ócatered to the vast public enthusiasm for beautiful yet functional desk accessories. Paperweights, which were designed to secure loose papers against drafts, weSet of ethnic decorative mandala. Vector illustration.. MandalaGlass inlayed plate. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or PalestineModern black podium on white background. 3D renderingStill life of big shiny gold Christmas bow.fünf Tiere,Mitteleuropa,Westeuropa,wirbelloses Tier,Draufsicht,Studioaufnahme,Innenaufnahme,Farbaufnahme, Farbe,Erhöhte Ansicht, Aufsicht,Fotografie,niemand,Querformat,grau,Farbe, Farben,Form, Formen,Holz,Muster,Material,Seeigel,Stachelhäuter,Tier,Deutschland,Europa,kugelförmig, kugelig, Kugeln, Kugel,rund (c) F1online www.f1online.de, Tel. 069/80069-0, E-Mail:agency@f1online.de italy lombardy in the gorla old church closed brick tower wall rose window tile Geometric Feng Shui compass. Chinese, made from glass, metal and wood, 19th Century.TobaccoBox. Engraver: John Coney, American, 1655-1722Maker, possibly by: L S, Englishviews of residential districts in Moscow set of urban spherical panoramic views of residential districts in Moscow Copyright: xZoonar.com/VVxVoennyyx 5721201EVENTAIL. "Oracle Directory". Gray paper, red dotted lines, tinted wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Directory Oracle Fashion accessory, EventailGlass Fragment. Culture: French. Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/8 x 3 1/4 in (5.4 x 8.3 cm). Date: 12th-14th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bread Basket (USA); silver-plated copperAntique round wooden plate, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxPink lotus flower floating in bowl, india, asia Copyright: xVirenxDesai/DinodiaxPhotoxRound ancient mayan calendar colored isolated decorative element on white background cartoon vector illustration . Cartoon Mayan CalendarBlack and white oriental chinese fan isolated on white backgrounEuro coins background. Euro coins from all European countries useful as a money backgroundDish 18th century China. Dish. China. 18th century. Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with yellow enamel overglaze. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). CeramicsLotus-Shaped Tray, 14th century, 3/4 x 7-5/16 x 7-5/16 in. (1.9 x 18.6 x 18.6 cm), Carved black and red lacquer on wood core, China, 14th century, Keeping with late Song and Yuan taste for floral décor, this small tray or plate is deeply carved in the form of a blossoming lotus with a clearly defined seed pod in the center. While the outer layer is entirely black, an inner layer of red has been exposed to give clear definition to the blossom. One of the most common Buddhist symbols, the lotus stands for spiritual purity, and a small tray such as this may have been used in Buddhist rituals perhaps as an offering vessel for the altar table. Beautifully executed, this unusual design is an excellent interpretation of a natural form.Tablecloth, Medium: cotton, cotton and viscose rayon embroidery Technique: embroidered on plain weave., Round olive green tablecloth embroidered in a design stylized squarish flowers of blue, orange and yellow arranged in a circle. Ring of light yellow squares connects the flowers. Embroidered dashed lines in blue, light blue and brown form the outer ring along edge. Made from an embroidery kit. See 5896.111.2019., USA, ca. 1907, embroidery & stitching, TableclothPrzeszo Przyszoci unknownBlackboard with green edge and golden Greek tie. Plate of pottery, scalloped, with green border and golden Greek tie.Onam Kerala festival, diya with flower design Copyright: xVirenxDesai/DinodiaxPhotoxSet of easter eggs.. A lock with beautiful arms as batter. Gothic. The robbery is missing with the knob with ring and the bracket that grabs in the slot.Beautiful vintage tin boxes on the white backgroundCactus plant with yellow flowers Cactus plant with yellow flowers in pot from above isolated on black Copyright: xZoonar.com/ArtesiaWellsx 13705744High angle view of an insect repellant coilPaperweight 1841-1860 Lunéville. Glass . Baccarat GlassworksTalismanWas van Millefioriglas, anonymous, c. 1500 - c. 1600 Millefiiglas ball, pierced and equipped with a silver pen with an eye, to which a flat silver ring is attached that can be opened. A silver rosette on both sides of the Pennegat. Venice Millfiii Glass. Montuur: Silver (Metal) glassblowing Millefiiglas ball, pierced and equipped with a silver pen with an eye, to which a flat silver ring is attached that can be opened. A silver rosette on both sides of the Pennegat. Venice Millfiii Glass. Montuur: Silver (Metal) glassblowingDie -Compartmented stamp seal ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex. Compartmented stamp seal 326826Wine Cup mid-19th century Japan. Wine Cup 57737Drawing Footed Dish; wood, lacqueredCarriage sign of the Eendragt association in the form of a black knot with a beaten silver e, to the button a double row of braided red cord, anonymous, 1858 medal Carry in the form of a fabric knot with a beaten silver E. knoop: textile materials. letter: silver (metal)Bliżej Kultury Zygmaniak, St.Fish family hand painted pebbles isolated in whiteRustic screw head vector illustrationLight-purple ornament tile, central corner motif consists of large quarter of flower, from every other angle comes stem with an open carnation and one in the bud, wall tile tile sculpture ceramic earthenware glaze, baked 2x glazed painted Yellow shard square two nail holes. Purple on white.Silver Buddha head Silver Buddha head isolated on white. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ArtesiaWellsx 9890036Netherlands, North Holland, Enkhuizen. A decorative wall brace in the shape of a flower.Arts-and-crafts, basket braided of coloured plant fibers, National-Culture-Museum, Pretoria, South Africa, Africa