Antique Staples

Known for its high lead content and milky appearance, pink opaline (often called rose opaline) was incredibly expensive to manufacture due to the gold salts required to achieve the p...

The tapering bun feet are also a Gillows staple although they are often reeded but here are left plain for contrast.

Its catalogues included an extensive range of cutlery, serving pieces, coffee and tea services, trays, candlesticks, and decorative household objects, many of which became staples of...

The inclusion here of the flag of the Empire of Brazil is a charming and less common touch, reflecting the South American runs and coffee trade that were a staple of British seafarin...

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

The cylindrical form with small applied side handles reflects the enduring utilitarian pottery traditions of the Grottaglie workshops, where vessels for storing oil, preserves, grain...

Please note the bench seat is covered in a newer light gray linen fabric simply stapled in place to demonstrate what this bench may look like when properly upholstered.

Underdress in silk pongee and tulle with inner bust stapling. No major flaws apart from a very slight patina and structural fragility, particularly of the linings.

Condition One charger has undergone an early staple repair, a traditional method of restoration that forms part of the object's history and reflects the value once placed upon prese...

The restrained cylindrical form with pronounced rolled rim reflects the utilitarian pottery produced throughout Southern Italy for the storage of preserves, oil, grains, and pantry s...

The restrained cylindrical silhouette with gently tapered form reflects the utilitarian pottery produced throughout Southern Italy for the storage of oil, wine, grains, and pantry st...

Originally intended for the storage of kitchen staples such as salt or flour, it reflects a period when even everyday utilitarian objects were shaped with both care and refinement.

The half-moon form — a staple of Scandinavian interiors — lends itself beautifully to placement against a wall or joined together to create a full round table for more versatile use.

These pieces remain a staple of the refined English country house aesthetic, perfect for a grand library, study, or drawing room.

The light gray linen upholstered fabric is also new and is simply stapled to the cushion, giving the buyer an idea of how the bench may look if they choose to add new upholstery.

France A brown silk faille day dress, skirt and bodice dating from the early French Troisième République. Whalebone bodice, staple front choker and large pagoda sleeves. The bodice i...

Queen's armchair in natural wood carved with flowers and staples, with a flat violonné back, whiplash armrests and curved legs.

Longuard chains were a staple of Victorian jewelry and were often worn doubled around the neck or used to suspend lockets, watches, or other pendants

The body was carefully reassembled from fragments and structurally stabilized using period metal staples, a common and historically appropriate repair technique for ceramics of this ...

There is also a crack to the side and bottom of the bowl, which has an old riveted staple repair still in situ The reverse reveals the fired clay and the traditional ring foot.

Handle has damage but staple. DIMENSIONS H 16 in. W 14 in. D 13 in.

Painted in the red-figure technique, where black slip is used to bring out a silhouette and then fill in details, the fragment also shows a fascinating example of an ancient bronze s...

The popularity of the style was rooted in its high quality and relative affordability compared to earlier custom-armorial services, making it a staple of refined dining rooms. The de...

Chairs like these were staples in 19th century Norman farmhouses and manoirs, used around long trestle tables for daily meals or family gatherings.

Sturdy and cheerful, these jugs were staples in 19th-century taverns and kitchens and are prized today for their timeless, graphic aesthetic.

Inner bodice in yellow cotton sateen stapled to the front. Matching skirt, pleated at the hips and fastened at the front with press studs (probably a later modification).

Cool NYC folks will recognize this as the same clock above the bar at historic SoHo staple Raoul’s on Prince Street. As much a statement objet d’art as a timepiece.

The condition is good other than the crackled handle fixed by metal staples, indicating historic repair work making it a perfect piece of history to be admired as decorative piece of...

A Dan Mask Wood, Old ‘metal’ staple repair West Africa - Côte d’Ivoire 19th / early 20th Century - circa 1900 Size: 22cm high, 13cm wide - 8⅔ ins high, 5¼ ins wide Provenance...

Cotton bobbin lace inserts on the shoulders and bottom of the skirt. Stapled back and dress fully lined in cream taffeta and chiffon (minor damage to taffeta).

& Co Pattern: Devon Roses Material: Fine porcelain or earthenware Features: Hand-painted roses, scalloped form, gilded accents, and raised feet Dimensions: Approximately 17 inche...

Pieces of this nature are often admired for their graceful proportions and understated sophistication, making them a staple of antique jewelry collections. Images do not always refl...

This is a very versatile piece and jewelry staple that can add a variety of looks to your jewelry stack.

The seat includes a simple foam cushion covered in muslin with exposed staples, providing a base for reupholstery at the buyer’s discretion.

A Coalport part dessert service in the “Money Tree” pattern consisting of 12 dessert plates (8" diameter), four square shapes (8.5" x 8.5"), four shell shapes (8.25" x 7.75"), two ob...

Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian woo...

Weathered from years of use, the fish has been lovingly mended with iron staples and metal repairs. Displayed on a custom steel mount as a storied artifact.

This focal motif sits proud atop a bright white old cut diamond set crescent; a staple of Victorian design. The brooch is crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, with the...

The repairs incorporate copper plates, tin sheets, and iron staples, each aging at a different pace. The warm tones of copper, the muted gray of tin, and the darkened surface of iron...

The rose gold is a particularly rich pink color, not often accomplished in today's modern jewels. 15 pearls and 28 turquoises are set into this bangle which was surely a staple in an...

Richebé enjoyed an incredibly successful career within the official French art circuits, transitioning from a participant in the Colonial Exhibition of 1907 to a staple at the Salon ...

An XL terracotta vessel from the town of Calanda, Spain Heavily, heavily patinated due to years of use with multiple old staple repairs. Originally used for the storage/transportat...

Originally intended for storing or pouring water, oil, or wine, vessels like this were staples of everyday life throughout Mediterranean and European regions.

While originally born from a lack of flour, these dishes became so popular that they remained a staple of the English "hunt country" aesthetic long after the blockades were lifted.

All leather is that is cracked is staple. Wood worm exit holes lower front panel which is indicator of age in furniture.

Candlesticks like these were staples of formal interiors, used to dress console tables, mantelpieces, and dining settings, where candlelight played a central role in setting the mood.

Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate documents a staple food plant central to regional economies rather than European consumption.

Flowers, plants and animals became a staple of Stella’s visual vocabulary. The many drawings he executed vary in their level of finish.

It became popular immediately upon publication and has remained a staple in English-speaking Protestant churches, state funerals, and remembrance services for over 300 years.

The ring itself is entirely hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, a staple of Victorian design. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 3.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold A...

Lead filled base for stability and an old repair to both bases, large staples holding the wood in place, see pics. These were refinished some time ago.

Brie was renowned for its dairy production, most notably the celebrated Brie de Meaux, long regarded as the “King of Cheeses” and a staple of elite dining. To the east, the land tran...

A classic piece and high-end jewelry staple that will never go out of style.  The bracelet contains 20 natural antique Old European Cut diamonds that each measure 2.5 mm across, for...

The reeded bun feet are a Gillows staple and smaller versions of this what not design, with the firm’s stamp, have appeared on the art market on multiple occasions and also feature i...

This piece would have been a staple in homes during the late 19th century, providing both light and a touch of sophistication.

Gold beads have been a “put them on and go” staple since the Victorian era. And antique gold beads are even more stylish… they lend authenticity to modern fashion.

As to condition, this is generally good the silver-plate is worn on some, and one (a green one) has been repaired with staples, this is very much a lost art nowadays but very interes...