French Art Nouveau D Arguental Perfume Bottle

French Art Deco large scallop-shaped clear glass perfume bottle with an inverted teardrop-shaped clear glass stopper with a beveled edge. ("RAPSODIE" by RAFFY)

Art Deco (Czech) dark purple 10 sided crystal perfume bottle with gilt decorated scene with classical figures (MOSER)

French Art Deco violin-shaped glass perfume bottle (signed CORDAY \"Tzigane\" possibly by Lalique or Verreries Brosse)

French Art Nouveau square crystal perfume bottles with gilt floral decoration and brass round top (similar to Inv #049469D)

This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is nothing short of spectacular and is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, used for perfumes...

Rookwood pottery was established based upon Arts and Crafts ideals positing the celebration and elevation of pottery as an art form. Both professional and amateur decorators and potters were instrumental in the success of what became an art industry and the nations first Internationally recognized art pottery. It is marked 1885, 61 and W. Rookwood's font, Form # 61 and the use of W to indicate white clay are well known to Rookwood collectors and have been identified in most publications concerning the pottery dating back to Peck's books. Sometimes we just can't figure out who decorated them. Many of the decorators were married society ladies and some used their spouse's initials or names on pots. I have been unable to identify what appears to be M AED in under-glaze initials. Nor does the pencil notation which appears M.E. Foster (or Foote) turn up in my review of the literature, including The Ladies God Bless 'em. The quality of the decoration is high and represents the interest in Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement art. The four cobalt lined vertical panels recall vertical Japanese woodblock prints and the gold tracery and rim is surprisingly present with only modest wear to the high points and minor bleed through of the under-glaze around the lip. (shown). It is important to note that unless or until the decorator is identified, it is impossible to assert that the decoration is by a Rookwood artist. Many amateur ladies and gentlemen, particularly members of the Cincinnati Pottery...

Decanter engraved with acid with floral decoration around 1900 attributed to Daum Nancy and Victor Saglier for the setting. Signature at the bottom of the carafe. Note a slight defor...

Antique Art Nouveau Glass Apothecary Jar This antique piece of blown glass is distinguished by its vibrant, deep blue color. It features an elegant, wavy silhouette characteristic of...