Large Arita Ko-i
mari charger 1
8inches
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case,CA 1910 Pan Slavic Style, Set with enamel and various stones. Hallmarked Moscow 84 silver standard, with master's initials Cyrillic 'P.M" for Peter Milyukov. Peter Milyukov owned a silver workshop in Moscow between 1877 and 1912SOLD thank you Moscow
Phrenology Head Ca 1870
Original LN FowlerPhrenology Head Ca 1870, 12 inches tall
How to distinguish an original Phrenology head as opposed to a reproduction .
1. It is Staffordshire pottery, you can see the inside on an original, it has a white glaze, the reproductions have a white porcelain body.
2 The reproductions are smaller and much less defined. Compare the neck and the eyes.
3 The original has small indentations dots in the body to aid the
decorators in the exact positioning of the transfers. The copies do not.
4 The original is much lighter in weight as the body is much thinner.
5. The base will show evidence of wear that you would expect with age.
6 There are more labels on an original than a reproduction
Carafe, Enameled Armorial by Beilby
Carafe, Enameled Armorial, Sandeman family crest by William Beilby
E. Balon ,Blois vase
E. Balon metallic crackle glaze vase with stylized floral designs made in Blois, France. Marked “E. Balon Blois” in slip on the bottom. Height 6 inches
Early Tattooed Maori Portrait
Maori Portrait,Ca 1840, Watercolor on paper , Inscribed "Maki New Zealander " image measures 11 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. the unusual neck tattoo has been identified as Tongan, suggesting "Maki" at sometime visited Tonga, possibly as a crew member of a whaling ship.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
SWANSEA PLATE, CA 1814-1824 FROM SERVICE OF SAMUEL ROGERS ESQ., (the poet)
Provenance Samuel Rogers, London;His deceased sale, London, Christie's, 28 April – 20 May 1856
from a local collection
Samuel Rogers was born in 1763, the son of a London banker. He entered the family business when still young, but not long after his father's death in 1793 he retired with a comfortable income and devoted himself to literary and artistic pursuits.In 1803 Rogers moved to 22 St James’s Place. His poetry enjoyed a popularity during his lifetime which has since been eclipsed by the works of the literary giants with whom he associated; he is chiefly remembered now for his breakfast parties and as the butt of Byron's satire. To Rogers's breakfasts were invited many of the wits and chief literary figures of the day,including Byron, Lamb, Wordsworth, Scott, Shelley, Coleridge among others,
Rogers lived in the house for over fifty years and died there in December 1855.His collection, which consisted of ancient and modern pictures, drawings, engravings, coins, objets d'art and photographs (including one of his house), his library, plate and furniture were sold in 1856 by Messrs. Christie and Manson. The sale lasted for twenty-two days and realized over £45,000. This plate was purchased with others at this important sale.
Old collectors label, also marked "SWANSEA' in red and pattern #257
Large Arts & Crafts Clock ca 1890
Impressive English Arts & Crafts clock attributed to Charles Voysey, 8 day,three train French movement,brass dial, cast bezel, Westminster chimes, strikes on the quarter, 22 inches
sold thanks chch
Large Royal Doulton Vase by Francis Pope
Large Royal Doulton Vase by Francis Pope 13 inches tall
sold thanks Hong Kong
French Sailors Sea Chest Ca 1840
French Sailors Sea Chest, ca 1840, with a ship portrait on the underside of the lid, nice rope work beckets, pine with domed teak lid.
sold thank you Lincoln
Large Qajar Tile
Large Qajar Wall Tile 18 inches by 12 1/2, unusually large, the center was originally mirrored.
sold thanks Christchurch
Pair of decorated Stoneware Bellarmines
Unique pair of pair decorated late 17th century stoneware Bellarmines, overpainted in oil probably Holland 1750 17 inches high and in perfect condition.
French Prisoner of War Bone Model Ca 1810
French Prisoner of War Bone Model Ca 1810 under glass dome. Made in Dartmoor Prison by French Napoleonic War sailors captured by the British. 20 inches wide
sold thanks chch
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Majolica casket by Lonitz
Large Majolica casket by Lonitz, in the Renaissance style 30 cm wide perfect condition
sold thanks USA
Scottish Burl Snuff Box
Scottish Burl Table Snuff in Yew wood with finely painted ball scene. The box stamped with makers mark, Russel, Glasgow. more photos
SOLD THANKS SYDNEY
William de Morgan Charger
A fine William de Morgan charger by Charles Passenger, Fulham Pottery, 40cm, ca 1890. From a local collection
Hi there
Portobello Antiques is located downtown in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am Deric Blackler and have been dealing in antiques for over 30 years. I specialize in items with the "X" factor. All my stock is sourced locally.
I sell on Ebay occasionally under the portobello-nz. If you see anything you like please email me.
I sell on Ebay occasionally under the portobello-nz. If you see anything you like please email me.
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