Beautiful centrepiece fruit bowl or tazza in carved alabaster, with grape vine and stylised dolphins on the stem; antique Continental European, Victorian period from the 19th century. Condition: surface chips Size: Height: 14 cm Diameter: 17 cm Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration….
Elegant blue and white decorative plate with a 1979 calendar in pottery, by Alfred Meakin; vintage English. Condition: minor surface wear Size: 23 cm Diam. Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period when it was made. However, some products, like this one, are inspired by an earlier style or even…
Charming small decorative bowl in clear and pale blue blown glass by Alum Bay, Isle of Wight; vintage English 1980s. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 11 cm Height: 4.5 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and…
Modernist decorative amethyst glass bowl by Dartington; vintage English late 20th century. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Height: 13 cm Diameter: 13.5 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist shapes. All this often…
Slick medium decorative bowl in amethyst blown glass infused with air bubbles, unmarked but possibly by Whitefriars; vintage English Modernist style, 1960s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 21 cm Height: 10 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold…
Elegant small art studio glass bowl of a mottled amethyst and green design by Strathearn; vintage Scottish, late 20th century. Condition: fine Size: Diameter: 12.5 cm Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist shapes….
Beautiful pressed dark amber glass fruit or decorative bowl with a bold floral pattern; vintage English Art Deco 1930s. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 23.5 cm Height: 10 cm Art Deco style — decorations on most products in the Art Deco style are often geometric, inspired by the machinery and industrial advancement of the period. Floral…
Bold design decorative bowl in heavy black glass with a moulded floral pattern; vintage English Art Deco 1930s. Condition: some surface wear, scratched interior Size: Height: 6.5 cm Diameter: 25.5 cm Style note — Art Deco was dominant in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. It originated in France, and is short for Arts Decoratifs, inspired…
Elegant decorative bowl in pottery with abstract purple glaze; vintage English late 20th century. Condition: minor surface wear Size: 16 cm W, 7 cm H. Style note — homewares in the period between 1950s to 1970s were often produced in Modernist style. Defined by neat lines, bold and unusual colours and fairly minimalist shapes. All…
Spectacular hammered pewter serving or decorative bowl of a tripod shape with embossed floral panel, Arts & Crafts design by BLB; antique English Edwardian early 1900s. Condition: some surafce wear Size: Wide: 22 cm Height: 8 cm Arts & Crafts was one of the most important styles in the late Victorian period. Among other sources,…
Rustic decorative bowl commemorating the WWI, octagonal shape featuring various cartoon vignettes, Bairnsfather Ware by Grimwade s; vintage English 1920s. Condition: surface wear and scartches Size: Wide: 20 cm Height: 6 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in…
Unusual small dressing table porcelain bowl on feet, featuring a girls face and an openwork border, by Belleek; vintage Irish 1920s. Condition: minor surface wear Size: Length: 17 cm Height: 3 cm Style note — many products created in the Arts & Crafts style are recognisable for their superb quality and simplicity of design. They…
Elegant ceramic decorative bowl of an oval shape of the Mid-Century Modern style, by Beswick; vintage English 1950s. Condition: minor surface wear Size: 12 cm W, 21 cm L, 9 cm H. Style note — many household products designed in the Mid-Century Modern style were manufactured using new and unexpected materials – homewares in chrome,…
Elegant medium decorative bowl in bisque porcelain, in the form of a girl sculpture; antique German Art Nouveau early 1900s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 6.5 cm Length: 18 cm Height: 21 cm Style note — products made in the Art Nouveau style are extremely elegant and easily recognisable. The forms that are inspired…
Spectacular fruit serving bowl, papier mache set with a brass handle, painted floral decor with inlaid mother of pearl; antique English Victorian mid 19th century. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 26 cm Height: 2 cm The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It…
Luxurious porcelain decorative bowl of the traditional style with painted decoration; vintage Chinese mid 20th century. Condition: some surface wear Size: 23 cm W, 8 cm H. Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in such style were produced from…