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Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal
Located in Bradenton, FL
dynasty. Color is a dark brownish-purple. Seal markings on on bottom.
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
markings consistent with age and material. No significant losses or repairs. Origin: Italy or France
Category

Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
meticulously defined, with finely detailed eyes, black noses, and subtly incised whisker markings. The modeling
Category

1880s German Louis XVI Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

15th Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Saint Barbara. Mechelen.
Located in Marbella, ES
bear markings: the coat of arms of the city of Mechelen, with three blades within a shield (represented
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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Markings

Materials

Gold

Budgerigars, cold painted, pair, Austrian circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
naturalistic colours with precise markings. The pair of bronze budgies are mounted onto an oval polished
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver Ritual Bowl – Sukhothai Kingdom, 11th–13th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
authenticity. These natural markings lend character and underscore its archaeological provenance. Weighing 170
Category

15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

Doe Trophy
Located in Paris, IDF
witness to a pivotal moment when Romantic painting opened up to subjects drawn from real nature, marking a
Category

Early 19th Century French School Antique Markings

Materials

Oil

Weller COPPERTONE Frogs, Rudolph Lorber Design
By Weller Pottery
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co. Marking(s); signed (3
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
white background. Features multicolored dragons with flora and flowers. Chinese markings on bottom. In
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Map of China, Japan Korea – Eastern Asia by Andriveau-Goujon, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
just years after Commodore Perry’s expedition opened Japan to foreign trade in 1854, marking this map
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
blue lines marking major routes of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, the Chicago & North Western, the
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Late 19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Green and Blue Peking Cut Glass Vase with Thin long Neck, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
MARKINGS Signed on the bottom. DIMENSIONS Height: 11.5 inches Diameter: 5.5 inches ABOUT A r...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Markings

Materials

Glass

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900 s British Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: overall very good and pleasing, a few minor surface markings, etc from age. provenance: from a collection
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
into Coats Clark, one of the major players in the textile industry, marking the end of its
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

Brass

Art Déco Czech Translucent Vase from the Ingrid Collection by C. Schlevogt
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in North Miami, FL
hand-finished molded glass collaborations with prominent artists. Though markings are absent, quality
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Large Antique Botanical Print – Orchid Dendrobium Melanodiscus, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
, frilled orchid flowers with richly variegated markings in pink and deep yellow, centered around the
Category

1880s German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Empire Green Marble Top Carved Mahogany Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich French polish patinated finish. Marking in the
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Markings

Materials

Marble

Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century
Located in London, GB
. Structurally sound. • Markings: WT&S maker’s mark cast to underside of each base. ⸻ Shipping & Delivery
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Markings

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron, Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian English Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl
By Daniel John Wellby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
deeds of our ancestors ours*. These heraldic markings are surmounted with the contemporary bright cut
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver

17th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Long Rug with Scrolling Lotus Flowers
Located in Milan, IT
examples were woven during Kangxi period, marking the beginning of the Qing dynasty, when carpets began to
Category

17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Grueby Pottery Two-Color Vase
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Grueby Faience Co. Marking(s); notes: signed Materials: glazed
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

Grueby Pottery Two-Color Vase
Grueby Pottery Two-Color Vase
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four B 952/F Armchairs by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Adolf Loos, Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
original proportions, patina, and Thonet factory markings. Each chair retains its distinct architectural
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Markings

Materials

Beech

Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Located in Kastrup, DK
feather structure with decorative white and blue markings on its tail, while the lower bird has a smooth
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

A George I Mulberry Secretaire Bureau Attributed to Coxed Woster
By Coxed and Woster
Located in London, GB
ebonized to reinforce its markings it does not take the staining effectively whereas with elm, maple and
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Markings

Materials

Pewter

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
silver and gold mechanical pencils with the marking “SMGR”. After the partnership with Riddle dissolved
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Markings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Botanical Orchid Print – Two Exotic Varieties, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
fine markings. The flowers appear to burst forth from a lush bed of moss, while long, arching green
Category

1880s German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Victorian Botanical Print – White Phalaenopsis Casta Orchid, Published ca.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
flower spike bearing large, immaculate white blooms with subtle pink and yellow markings at the center of
Category

1880s German Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Antique Italian Papal 22K Gold Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant, 1850 - 1860s
Located in Braintree, GB
: 23 grams Markings: Vatican Papal mark (visible under magnification) Condition Report: Very good
Category

1850s Italian Antique Markings

Materials

22k Gold

Antique English Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder
Located in Bradenton, FL
back allows for different height bottles. Hallmarks and marking on bottom.
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Plate

English Game Table with Tooled and Patinated Leather Top and Turned Leg
Located in Dallas, TX
condition. Some gentle wear consistent with age and use. Markings include Handwritten numbers: “297 / 8
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Desvres Faience Figural Cat Wall Pocket Vase or Bouquetière by Geo Martel
By Quimper Faience Pottery, Émile Gallé, Desvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
factory in Desvres starting circa 1900. In the form of a cat climbing with floral markings and glass eyes
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Faience

Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet
Located in Dallas, TX
carved detailed tail and turned base. Red felt on the bottom. No obvious markings on the piece. Felt
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Plaster Portrait Wall Roundel of a Female
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
design by Simonds with signature and alike inscribed markings was sold at Abington Auction Gallery on 2nd
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Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Markings

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
By Carl Kauba
Located in London, GB
• Markings: Signed “C Kauba” on base • Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor surface wear
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Trestle Table – Primitive Pine Allmoge Folk Furniture
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
surface shows signs of age, including markings, wear, and surface irregularities. These elements do not
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19th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Pine, Paint

1.42 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry enthusiasts and those marking significant milestones with a storied, one-of-a-kind piece. Images
Category

1920s Unknown Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

La Vague (The Wave)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
foundry markings. Claudel was a pioneering French sculptor whose expressive, often emotional works broke
Category

19th Century Impressionist Antique Markings

Materials

Bronze

Hermes 1980 s Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
light markings on the sangles, these are highlighted with red arrows. The corners of the bag are clean
Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

The Valley of Thebes at Dusk, 19th Century Realist Oil on Panel
By Amédée Rosier
Located in New York, NY
x 22 1⁄2 inches Size framed: 23x33in Markings: Signed lower right A pupil of Cogniet and Durand
Category

19th Century Realist Antique Markings

Materials

Panel, Wood Panel, Oil

Antique Map of Alexander the Great s Empire Campaigns, de Vaugondy, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
northern India. The route of Alexander’s expeditions is meticulously traced across the map, marking key
Category

Mid-18th Century European Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925 The Ruhlmann Pavilion, B and W Photography
By Press Photo
Located in Atlanta, GA
be securely shipped in a 17 x 13 in mat, designed to fit a standard-sized frame. Markings: No ink
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Tomb Plans of the Kings at Thebes – Valley of the Kings Layout, Egypt 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Egyptian scripts, possibly copied from actual wall markings Pococke encountered during his exploration. A
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Monumental Tom Suomalainen Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Tom Suomalainen (American, b. 1939) Marking(s); notes: marking(s) Materials: salt
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Tom Suomalainen Sculpture
Monumental Tom Suomalainen Sculpture
$2,625 Sale Price
30% Off
Group of Four 1920s Floral Vases by Artist Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
number and is adorned with markings, some proudly displaying the esteemed Keramis and Boch Frères
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany Co
By Tiffany Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
"B," this match box holder exudes elegance and individuality. The unmistakable signature and markings
Category

19th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Partial Set French Period Directoire Salon Period Seating Parcel Paint Gilding
Located in Dallas, TX
. No obvious markings on the piece. In good condition. Gentle wear consistent with and use. This
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Markings

Materials

Wood

Antique American Gold Amulet, Dated May 5, 1914
Located in New York, NY
personal touch – the creation date, "May 5, 1914," gracefully etched below the rim, marking its place in
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Markings

Materials

Gold

Antique Book, Pendennis, William Thackeray, Novel, Fiction, Edwardian, C.1908
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, original condition with gentle age-commensurate markings Authored and illustrated throughout by Thackeray
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
markings on a pin itself, one of them looks like letter B in a triangle. In the center there is a larger 1
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After winding up the
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Markings

Materials

Tin

1814-1914 Norwegian Commemorative Plate-Coat of Arms, Lion "NORGE"
Located in Skien, NO
Antique wall-hanging plate / table decor / commemorative plate from 1914, marking the 100th
Category

1910s Norwegian Antique Markings

Materials

Faience

Pyramids of Biahmu, Obelisk of Biggig, and Lake Moeris – Egypt Engraving, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
obelisk of Biggig, with inscriptions or markings suggested along its surface. The lower right corner
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Markings

Materials

Paper

The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin. 10 VOLUMES - IN A FULL LEATHER BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
markings, gift inscription, or bookplate, overall A FINE SET.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Markings

Materials

Leather

Antique Bakhtiari Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
are available in the pictures to show stitching. No obvious markings on the carpet available. In
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19th Century Persian Antique Markings

Materials

Wool

Reine 10k white gold ring with 0.10 diamonds and 1.05 aquamarine, Ring Size 6.5
Located in Greeneville, TN
and elegant silhouette, this ring offers refined beauty and timeless charm—perfect for marking special
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Markings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold

19th Century Hand-Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Perfume Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
bottles reveals handwritten markings, such as “X” or similar symbols, which are often associated with
Category

19th Century French Antique Markings

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Complete Works Of Daniel Defoe - EDITION DE LUXE - 8 vols. - IN A FINE BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, A FINE SET.
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Markings

Materials

Leather

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Antique Markings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique markings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique markings — often made from ceramic, metal and earthenware — can elevate any home. Antique markings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique markings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Art Nouveau and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique markings over the years, but those made by Burroughes Watts, Gillows of Lancaster London and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Markings?

Antique markings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,950, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $14,001.
Questions About Antique Markings
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