Antique Staples

These globes, often 10-12 inches, featured engraved paper horizon rings with zodiacs, varied sizes (6" to 30"), and marked voyages, becoming a staple in American education and parlors.

The Harcourt 1841 collection has also been a staple of French power, selected since the age of Napoleon III to its contemporary use in the Palais de l’Elysée.

Rich with character, the tray is finished with crackled dark brown lacquer, antique iron corner staples and a smooth, timeworn patina. For added dimension, we’ve added rose-tinted mi...

The bustier is lined with cream silk pongee stapled on the side. The fabrics are structurally in very good condition, with several sequins missing.

Measurements: Width: 19 inches (48.3 cm) Depth: 16 inches (40.6 cm) Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Historical context By the early 1800s, blue-and-white “Canton” ware had become a stapl...

The sides of the bracelet have openings on each link, allowing light to shine through the stones, with decorative milgrain work detailing the sides of the links. A gorgeous jewelry s...

The sturdy iron handle, secured with hand-forged rivets, adds to its rustic charm and practicality. Once a staple in French country kitchens, this pot remains both functional and dec...

Published in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate reflects the inclusion of both staple and luxury food crops within the framework of economic botany.

The wool used is exceptionally long-staple and rich in lanolin, which gives the tribal area rug a lustrous, shimmering quality.

The factory exhibited internationally and exported extensively to Europe and the United States, where its elegant figures became staples of sophisticated interiors. Today, early twe...

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens French, Late 19th Century Height 114cm, width 42cm, depth 37cm Originating in France during the late 1800...

At some point over the past century, a split to the wood was lovingly mended with additional iron staples in the spirit of "ju ci," the traditional Chinese art of repairing broken ce...

The seats currently have simple muslin upholstery that has been tacked and stapled in place, making them ready for reupholstery at the buyer’s discretion.

Hand knotted originating from India between 1880-1890, this antique Amritsar wool rug enjoys a distinguished marriage of classic oriental elements with European influences, notable i...

The almond’s inclusion reflects its role as both a staple food and a refined ingredient in European cuisine.

The bureau bookcase was a staple of any fine library or study, it you know your Georgian paintings you will see many a great man toiling away at one of these This piece is quite spe...

Extensive early restorations with wire staples. Weight: 2 ½ lb less

This large heavy cast iron bench was a staple for any important formal Victorian garden.

At the bottom center, there is a small, stylized human mask or "mascaron," which was a staple of Baroque decorative arts. Foliage: The corners are filled with lush fruit and floral ...

The wool is exceptionally long-staple and rich in natural lanolin, giving the antique Central Asian area rug a “mirror-like” sheen.

The interior shows a beautifully weathered finish, bearing the marks of time and authentic use that enhance its rustic appeal. Once a staple in farmhouse kitchens, this piece now ser...

No defects to report apart from two missing staples. Good colour and condition. Dimensions: Equivalent to a 10-12 year old girl.

The inclusion of chestnut reflects its role as a staple crop rather than a luxury good, offering insight into everyday agricultural life of the early 19th century.

As part of Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the image documents a commodity that played a decisive role in shaping early modern exploration, colonial expansion, and international...

The bodice closes in front on a modestie of lace (not included in this sale) by three tabs stapled in the visual way of an 18th century stomacher.

Heller's designs were staples of hardware stores, factories, and workshops nationwide, built to endure decades of heavy use while maintaining a refined aesthetic.

Old repairs visible along the top and exposed nail/staple along the back all add to the aged character.

The seats are upholstered in a newer linen fabric, tacked down with exposed nails and staples for an informal, deconstructed appearance.

Remark: "Chandelier earrings were a staple of Deco period jewelers. Often found (Antique) Jade objets from China were incorporated into the jewelry.

Weavers utilized local madder root—a botanical staple of the Maghreb—to produce a spectrum of reds, often softening them with henna or pomegranate skins to reach this specific, sun-d...

Unlike the thinner, urban rugs of Persia, this antique tribal Caucasian Kazak rug was built for warmth and durability, offering a luxurious, tactile presence underfoot. The wool is l...

Rice was, and remains, one of the most important staple crops in the world, underpinning the economies and daily sustenance of vast regions across Asia and beyond.

Contemporary newspaper advertisements indicate that these mirrors were manufactured both in Albany and New York City and that this style received considerable acclaim, accounting for...

While the material—prized for its light color and durability—remained a staple alternative to porcelain, the decoration shifted toward richer, brighter enamel colors like the orange ...

Victorian burr walnut loo table The oval top of this table features fantastic burr walnut timbers and a burr walnut frieze The quatrefoil base having carved shaped legs and a carved ...

About Rene Boivin Brand: The ability to keep its own style through the centuries is the staple of Rene Boivin jewelry. The company was founded in the late 19th century.

All pieces are attached to the frame with large staples or wire and include a small thumbtacked note below to explain what each of the pieces are. 25.75" W x 21.5" H Please refer t...

Consequently, Chinese campaign chests became a defining staple of the China Trade and a lasting testament to the fusion of Chinese and Western furniture design.

Originally designed as domestic confit pots, these unique vessels were used for preserving foods in olive oil, a staple of southern Italian cuisine. The contents would have been conv...

Originally designed as domestic confit pots, these unique vessels were used for preserving foods in olive oil, a staple of southern Italian cuisine. The contents would have been conv...

It is a very handsome piece standing on a very smart reeded tapered leg and has been restored using horse tail filling and fully hand tacked (no staples). This really is a particula...

This figure is resting atop a tree stump, which is supported on a turned marble base, which has old breakage and fabulous old staple repairs, which are collectible on their own!

If you are looking for a staple curb bracelet for your jewellery collection then look no further as this one has everything going for it!

While many gate-legs end in simple blocks or basic turns, the Spanish foot adds a level of 'Town' sophistication to a 'Country' staple. It is as much a sculptural object as it is a f...

Napoleon III followed suit, making Puiforcat silver services a staple at imperial banquets and state functions. Beyond French royalty, Puiforcat's creations became essential status s...

A timeless fusion of soft texture and gold's enduring elegance, this minimalist piece is a collectible fashion staple. Made from 18k solid gold with our top quality goldsmith team, ...

The second plate bears metal staples, a classic 19th-century restoration technique that adds historical authenticity and character.

It can be worn sooooo many different ways - just a perfect staple piece for any jewelry wardrobe. Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, the chain features 2 stations plaques, each in 18K Yello...

Like Waldmüller, Ebert tended to paint portraits, which provided a staple income as well as genre scenes and a few Orientalist beauties.

The 'Imari' palette of red, blue, and gold has remained a staple of British interior design for over a century, famed for its ability to complement both warm wood tones and rich fabr...

Floral motifs, soft tonal palettes, cobalt accents, and gilded highlights appealed strongly to collectors and designers of the time, making Japanese porcelain a staple in well-appoin...

Although tables of this basic form were a staple of all the great George IV and late Regency period cabinetmakers, there are various features of this table that make an attribution t...

Pricket candlesticks of this form were a staple of 18th and 19th-century Italian and French ecclesiastical design.

Seen throughout England since the 1600s, the settle was a staple for keeping the drafts away and sitting in relative comfort—a step up from the simple benches it replaced.

The cover featured a goat on the shore of Lake Michigan with Chicago’s skyline in the background. As an important staple of Jewish life in Eastern Europe that were believed to have m...

Garnitures, or sets of matching decorative vessels, were a staple of grand domestic display in the early 19th century, used to anchor the visual composition of a room.

Notice the old restoration at the base using staples. Sign of an old pottery. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French country home and have beautiful r...