Tag: fish

Rare Early Antique Glazed Terracotta Architectural Fountain Centr Putti Boy Fish

Posted by admin On September 15, 2021

This listing is for a Rare Early Antique White / Off White Glazed Terracotta Architectural Fountain Centerpiece of a Child / Boy / Cupid / Putti , wrestling a Fish / Dolphin, Possibly a Greek / Roman mythological creatures Subject. Fish mouth is open and water routes from the underside and comes out the fish’s mouth. 9 3/4 inches by 9/7/8 inches by 30 1/4 inches in overall height with a net weight of approximately 68 lbs unpacked. In as is / as shown condition with loss on one side to fish and putti’s hands and other loss as shown. The piece itself is solid and these losses are possibly as a result of a physical damage like fall or something like that. Item itself is solid and repair will be possible and straight forward to a professional. Amazing posture and face and body on the Putti, Material and construction and glaze all put this piece in 1800’s or perhaps earlier time frame. You have not seen one like it , you will not see one like it. An absolutely amazing piece. Crazed glaze harmonious with its age. Lightly and thoroughly cleaned. Images are continuous and have an order front , back, sides, etc.. and should be viewed in continuous fashion. There are a total of 19 images of this item posted within the body of this listing. Make sure you see them all. I pack extremely well. I Always pack very well. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me. The provided quote is for UPS ground domestic and internationally UPS Worldwide Saver. If you do not receive a reply in a timely manner, chances are your question has not made it to us , (a couple of hours at the very maximum but usually in minutes) , if so , please resend your questions. The item “Rare Early Antique Glazed Terracotta Architectural Fountain Centr Putti Boy Fish” is in sale since Wednesday, June 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Architectural & Garden\Garden”. The seller is “hadjibaba2rbg” and is located in Cary, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Material: Terracotta Glazed
Theme: Putti / Boy Fish
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Architectural Fountain Center
Color: white creamy beige

Rare Pierrefonds Pottery Art Nouveau Fish and Oyster Dish early 1900’s Stoneware

Posted by admin On May 30, 2021

Here is a piece I found years ago. Just finally was able to identify it. Measures 8 inches long , 7 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches tall. Made in France by. Rare and atypical pattern. Has one small bottom rim chip as shown (3/16 inch wide). The item “Rare Pierrefonds Pottery Art Nouveau Fish and Oyster Dish early 1900’s Stoneware” is in sale since Tuesday, July 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Other Antique Furniture”. The seller is “ludwigh” and is located in Mack, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia, South africa, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, Belize, Bermuda, Ecuador.

Style: Art Nouveau
Maker: Pierrefonds Pottery
Material: Ceramic
Width: 8″
Original/Reproduction: Original
Height: 2 1/4″

Early 19th Century PA Wrought Iron Fish Decorated Spatula -RARE

Posted by admin On April 27, 2021

A beautifully made and decorated wrought spatula. Generally made as wedding gifts. Finely decorated with fish motif. I suspect this is early nineteenth century. You may return it if not delighted. I have collected antique wrought iron primarily from South Central PA over the last 30 years. I have hundreds of pieces including many rare hand wrought decorated and signed utensils, toasters, peels, cranes, kettles and other items. The item “Early 19th Century PA Wrought Iron Fish Decorated Spatula -RARE” is in sale since Sunday, April 25, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Primitives”. The seller is “willytm” and is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

Type: Metal & Ironwork
Category: Antiques
Signed: Signed
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Style: Americana
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Iron
Featured Refinements: AAFA
Region of Origin: US-Northeast
Maker: unknown

RARE Antique E. T. Hurly Swimming Fish Bronze Pin Dish Early 1900s

Posted by admin On February 25, 2019

Description: One (1) round bronze pin tray with a “Fish” in relief swimming. Created by renowned artist Edward T. Hurley – aka E. Engraved on the bottom is the artists signature initials ETH. Hurley studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati where he excelled in drypoint etching under the tutelage of noted painter Frank Duveneck. Hurley was also an accomplished painter and went on to work as a decorator for the renowned Cincinnati based Rookwood Pottery company. In addition, the artist produced a variety of work on his own including sketches and works executed in watercolor, pastel and oil. Hurley also worked with metal and sculpted a variety of pieces in bronze. His bronze pieces are rare and avidly collected. Condition: Excellent (See All Photos) Nice areas of patina have started to form on top and bottom. No dents or cracks. Wide x 3/8 in. Items Weight (unpackaged): 7.1 oz. ORIGINAL – VERY RARE ITEM. All photos are of this exact item. For USA BUYERS ONLY. With sale for US and International. The item “RARE Antique E. T. Hurly Swimming Fish Bronze Pin Dish Early 1900s” is in sale since Thursday, January 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Periods & Styles\Arts & Crafts Movement”. The seller is “trouveurs” and is located in Wilmington, Delaware. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Sub-Style: American
Type: Pin Dish
Material: Bronze
Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style
Original/Reproduction: Original
Width: 3-3/4 in.
Depth: 3/8 in.
Maker: E.T. Hurley
Color: Bronze

6 Antique Chinese Porcelain Early Ming Plate Fish Avi

Posted by admin On November 6, 2018

Rare and Early Large Dark Amber Norwegian Egg Shaped Glass Fish Float

Posted by admin On September 30, 2018

Here’s a float that doesn’t come to market very often. A large deep tobacco amber egg float. This is the variant with the mold seam running around the float. It stands 6.5″ tall x 4.75″ diam. Wonderful large globby perfectly formed seal. There is one small “ice pick” type chip on the shoulder and a flat open skin air bubble. A number of small undisolved sand grains and great crude texture to the glass. Here’s an opportunity to own one of the earliest glass fish floats ever made. The item “Rare and Early Large Dark Amber Norwegian Egg Shaped Glass Fish Float” is in sale since Sunday, September 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Fishing Nets & Floats”. The seller is “swedie66″ and is located in Halmstad. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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