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Antique Meissen tray made of porcelain, with a motif of birds in a park.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen tray made of porcelain. Hand-painted with a motif of birds in a park landscape. On
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19th Century German Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Mason s Ironstone Cabinet Plate hand painted exotic bird and roses, circa 1900
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
central exotic bird within a six sided border, having heart shaped cartouches surrounded by a yellow
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Antique Copeland Spode Plate With Exotic Bird - Set of Four
Located in Clearwater, FL
A set of four exotic bird plates by Copeland Spode. All with marks on the reverse. Circa 1815
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1810s English Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Minton Ca 1866 Dessert Set Hand Painted Birds Turquoise with Cameo Reserves
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
centers depict different bird subjects, each in their natural environment of flowers, branches and
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1860s English Neoclassical Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Antique Copeland Spode Plate With Exotic Bird - Set of Five
Located in Clearwater, FL
A set of five matching exotic bird plates by Copeland Spode. All with marks on the reverse. Circa
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1810s English Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Art Deco Cast Iron Stork Bird Ashtray Smoking Stand Crane Heron by Sandel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish, impressive stork/heron bird figure, stamp to bottom reads "Sandel Mfg. Co.", cast iron
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Silver Birds

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Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Phoenix Bird Charger Plate 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
flowers, foliates, and flying phoenix bird. Dimensions: 10.25" x 1.25" (Diameter x Height)
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19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Heavy Gauged Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engraved Nannie
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Whiting Manufacturing Company, Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian silver napkin ring. In a heavy-gauged sterling silver. With engraved
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Sterling Silver

Mason s Ironstone Lidded Dish or Bowl in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone lidded dish or bowl in a rare shape, hand enameled in the Flying Bird
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Mason s Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1860
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large 10.5 inch diameter, Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation Fruits
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation & Fruits Description: This is
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Birds

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Restauration Silver and Crystal Candy Dish
Located in Paris, FR
frieze, and the paunch features a sculpted silver balustrade vase and two birds standing facing each
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1820s European Restauration Antique Silver Birds

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Crystal, Silver

French Majolica Bird Plate Keller Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird plate Keller Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Birds

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Ceramic

Mason s Ashworth s Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is decorated in a the striking chinoiserie pattern called "Flying Bird" pattern, as illustrated on
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Mason s Ashworth s Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
decorated in a the striking chinoiserie pattern called "Flying Bird" pattern, as illustrated on Page 121 of
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Hazel-Atlas Cobalt Cocktail Shaker and 6 Glasses with White Sailboats and Birds
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
blue cocktail shaker and six matching glasses with white sail boats and birds.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Birds

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Chrome

Antique Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Saucer with Doves in a Bird Bath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine late 18th or early 19th Century Chinese export armorial porcelain saucer. With a white ground and cobalt blue and gilt geometric designs. The center bears an armorial crest ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
with one of their grey "bat printed" designs, showing game birds collected after the shoot. It also has
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique Belgian majolica crested bird in a cherry tree plate, Wasmuel, circa 1890. This
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Silver Birds

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Majolica

Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Bird and Floral Decor, 1913
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Bird and Floral Decor, 1913 Rozenburg, NV Haagsche
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Birds

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Eggshell

12 French Hand Painted Dessert Plates W/ Butterflies Birds
Located in Great Barrington, MA
birds and butterflies done with a transfer border and hand painted polychrome enamels. The shaped rims
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19th Century French Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain, Paste

Early Mason s Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late Georgian Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

Antique French Victorian Wicker Pheasant Bird Tapestry Oval Bar Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Woven Braided Wicker "Pheasant Bird" Tapestry Oval Bar Serving Tray with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Fabric, Wicker, Glass, Wood

19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies
By Limoges
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This such a sweet set of 19th century Limoges dessert plates. They have pastoral themes ranging from rabbits to turtles. Two are replicated. Would be lovely in a variety of setting, ...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

A Palissy Ware Majolica Jardinière, Bird s Nest and Snake, School of Paris, 1880
By Thomas Sargent
Located in Banner Elk, NC
rockwork base, surmounted by a bird's nest of extruded clay and naturalistically glazed, and three white
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Majolica

Delft blue and white plate with a bird - early 19th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Early 19th century Delftware plate with a blue decoration of a bird within a floral landscape. The
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Early 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Meissen Porcelain, Love Series: Cupid Mailing a Love Letter with Love Bird C1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen Porcelain, Love Series: Cupid Mailing a Love Letter with Love Bird C1870, SUPREME A
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Exotic Bird in Chinese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Meissen bowl in hand-painted porcelain decorated with exotic bird in Chinese style. Late
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

French Majolica Bird Plate Keller Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Birds

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Ceramic

Set of 10 Antique English Royal Doulton Red and Gold Porcelain Game Birds Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 10 antique English "Royal Doulton" red and gold porcelain game birds service plates, circa
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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porc...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Vienna Bird Epergne Centerpiece with Tulip Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century Epergne centerpiece with two Vienna bronze cold painted cockatiels on teeter totter swings with a beautiful crackled pink ruffled art glass tulip vase. The piece i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese imari porcelain fruit / serving bowl - round form with scalloped edge, decorated in blue, orange and green with Mandarin ducks nesting in a garden, pairs of blue gua...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Porcelain Teapot, Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl, Birds and Flowers Japan Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
birds, flowers, and bucolic Japanese landscapes. Good condition, slight chipping in the pouring spout of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set, Bird in Wood Bakelite Cage w/Chrome Bars
Located in Nantucket, MA
French Art Deco caged bird cocktail pick set, two pieces of wood supported at the corners with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Birds

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Chrome

Large Blue and White French Faience Ginger Jar with Birds Desvres, circa 1880
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Large blue and white French Faience ginger jar or covered jar with birds signed Desvres
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1880s French Country Antique Silver Birds

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Faience, Ceramic

Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell Vase with Colorful Two Birds and Floral Decor, 1907
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell Vase with Colorful Two Birds and Floral Decor, 1907 Very small egg
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Art Deco Chrome Wood Cocktail Pick Set w/Bird Landing in Tree to Pick Berries
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail pick set with a chrome figure of a bird landing on a tree standing on an
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Birds

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Chrome

Antique Montereau B&Cie Faience French Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Charger Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Antique Montereau B&Cie Faience French Porcelain Hand Painted "Birds" Large Charger Plate
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Porcelain Dinner Service of 43 Pieces with Blue Floral and Bird Motifs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
blue flowers and graceful birds in flight, arranged with a sense of poetry and natural elegance. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain, Paint

Chamberlain s Worcester Fancy Birds Trio painted by George Davis, 1800-05
By George Davis
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Chamberlain's Worcester Fancy Birds Trio painted by George Davis, 1800-05 Additional information
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19th Century English George III Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Floral Bird Plates
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
lovely plates have hand painted flowers, fence, birds, fruit and foliate border in cobalt blue and white
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Delft, Faience

English Faience 19th Century, Hand Painted, Flowers and Birds Decor Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
flowers and bird pattern decoration. Red color.
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19th Century English French Provincial Antique Silver Birds

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Faience

Large Antique Cobalt Blue Transferware Ceramic Turkey Platter with Exotic Birds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
ceramic with a bright cobalt blue tranfer on the top with exotic birds and elaborate floral banding.
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Silver Birds

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Ceramic

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
the bird a large beetle and caterpillars, its prime prey, and a brooding blackbird on a smaller leafy
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Coalport Hand Painted Exotic Bird Lapis Blue Gilt Soup Bowls Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
bowl features a different exotic bird in the center, flanked by smaller reserves of butterflies and
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Early 1900s English Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Pair Blue, White and Yellow Bird Gilt Shell Form Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white gilt bird dishes. Lovely pair shaped sweetmeat dishes with pale blue violet
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19th Century English Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Barbotine Covered Bowl with Floral Décor and Bird s Nest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century petite faience covered bowl with floral and bird's nest barbotine décor. This
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19th Century French Antique Silver Birds

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Ceramic

Antique English George III Copper Gooseneck Bird Spout Coffee Tea Kettle 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
gooseneck / bird spout, fixed brass handle with turned ceramic / porcelain grip and mushroom shaped
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Silver Birds

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Copper

19th Century Dessert Service for 12 with Polychrome Enamel Exotic Birds
Located in Great Barrington, MA
a lovely combination of colors, making them both casual and cheerful. Whimsical birds are perched on
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1850s English Japonisme Antique Silver Birds

FOUR Masons Ironstone Soup Bowls in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of FOUR, Ironstone Soup Bowls or Plates in the distinctive flying bird pattern
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Silver Birds

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Ironstone

12 Cauldon Hand Painted Signed G Rowley Ornate Exotic Bird Floral Desserts
By Brown, Westhead Moore/Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
painted, featuring various exotic birds. Made by Cauldon/Brown, Westhead and Moore they are also decorated
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcela...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Silver Birds

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Porcelain

Henry Clay English Hand Painted Papier Mache Tray with Birds Foliage c 1820
By Henry Clay
Located in Milford, NH
tray on an emerald green field with birds, butterflies, and foliage, signed on underside “Clay, King St
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1820s English Antique Silver Birds

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Other

Six-piece chiseled silver toiletry set with bowl, cup, soap dish and more
Located in Porto, PT
other birds. Ewer with a scrolled handle topped with a bird's head. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese
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Early 18th Century European Antique Silver Birds

Materials

Silver

Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray. Circa 19th Century
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Silver Birds

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Wood

French Faience Plates 19th Century Birds..Decor Pattern Blue, Green Set of 4
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Birds , Rooster andchines character dunkee ...pattern decoration. Green Yellow blue brown color.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Silver Birds

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Faience

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Antique Silver Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique silver birds for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique silver birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique silver birds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique silver birds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Regency and Art Nouveau antique silver birds are of considerable interest. Antique silver birds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Coalport Porcelain, Mason's Ironstone and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Silver Birds?

Antique silver birds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,101, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.
Questions About Antique Silver Birds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.