http://www.antiques-international.ch/ antiques-international.ch - Blog de http://www.antiques-international.ch/ http://www.antiques-international.ch/ antiques-international.ch - Blog TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:11:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/koch-bergfeld-designer-agate-silver-bowl1942.html Here is a fine object that i found some time ago and having little idea as to its manufacture and... norman@antiques-international.ch Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:11:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/daum-nancy-franceand-a-verlys-francefinds-a-new-home.html Daum Nancy Drinking Glasses and Verlys France….finds a new home It has been some time that I have... norman@antiques-international.ch Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:46:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/gustav-spoerri-unique-book-filled-with-full-color-pictures.html Gustav Spörri …Unique book filled with full colorPictures and great collections.Finally the book... Pictures and great collections.

Finally the book has arrived and I must say that Markus Strubin has done a stirling job in setting out the life and times of a Swiss Ceramic artist……namely Gustav Spörri
The book is not only filled with wonderful full color pictures of his work but also tales of old by those who worked with and for him though out his life. As with most artists life was not always a bed of roses and there were times when things went a wee wonky but once a* fully fledged* artist then the work must go on and determination prevails.
This can be seen in the master pieces that have been created over the years and are now in proud collections by a selected few that are willing to share their love and passion with the rest of the Swiss public. The book not only focuses on Spörri but also lends itself to other artists of the time and lists the galleries and museums and then there is a complete list of current ceramic artists throughout Switzerland. That’s what I just love about Markus, he is just so generous and humble in all he has done in producing this beautiful book, which in my opinion will be treasured by the generations to come, being so inclusive ! Also a handbuch for the dealers showing a huge cross section of styles-designs as well as signatures with factory marks. Its all there!!
Perhaps it’s the Canadian air from Birth that has filled his capacity with this great sharing and passion of this Swiss ceramic artist Gustav Spörri.  I have not had the pleasure of meeting his beloved ..Bea Hänger-Dietsche…but I am sure Bea is as delighted as I am that all the hard work has produced a delight for years to come. Well done to both of you….and a toast from the E.Tower when you are next there.
There is a very small printing of this book ,approx. 500 so I  believe, and there will be no further printing. So as they say * if you snooze you lose* and try and not be a stat….grab your edition now.
Begegnungen mit ….Gustav Spörri….1902-76
Order direct :
Markus Strubin
Markus.strubin@bluewin.ch
Or a friendly chat at . 0041 79 504 3672 Our shop in Davos also holds copies : Priced the same as direct. Norman..................................079 304 6892]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:59:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/spoerri-gustav-booknew-and-limited-edition-swiss-potter.html AS PROMISED SOME TIME AGO THAT I WOULD LET ALL CLIENTS KNOW WHEN THE LONG AWAITED BOOK ON THE SWISS... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:21:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/switzerlands-shooting-schuetzenfest-and-its-winners-trophies.html Switzerland has since early 1830 odd been holding shooting competitions around the various Cantons... noje27@bluewin.ch Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:21:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/zuerich-to-barcelona-by-pullman-car-1949cost-sfr60000.html A well organised trip from Zürich to Barcelona by Pullman Touring car Sunnyboy! norman@antiquesinternational.ch Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:57:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/rabiusla-swiss-ceramics-herlibergursula-schneider.html *RABIUSLA*Herliberg….Swiss Ceramics …..Ursula Schneider ............................... Strange... norman@antiques-international.ch Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:22:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/-523948bd18.html SCHWEIZ KERAMIK /SWISS CERAMICS EARLY 20TH c During the last 7 years of hunting for new ideas... norman@antiques-international.ch Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:46:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/-71f8f93f87.html Living Switzerland has given me an opportunity of experiencing and learning something new... http://www.google.ch/search?q=kashkuls&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=c8-sT8GmH8jA0QXDraCnCQ&sqi=2&ved=0CGIQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=727 I hope that this research although small may be of help to those who have an interest in antiquiti]]> norman@antiquesinternational.ch Fri, 11 May 2012 10:57:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/antique-german-ivory-carved-standing-fan.html Nearly every culture over time came to create wonderful Ivory works of art and has been valued as a... Going back some 20,000 years items were crafted, although crude looking, man expressed his art in these simple forms.
Centuries later we find wonderfully carved artifacts, mostly small, but bewitchingly charming. A few centuries further on the carving became more elaborate and detailed even having jewels and gold inset into the ivory, so luxurious was the commodity and certainly only for the rich and powerful.
In general when one sees a carved piece of ivory China springs to mind as so many were shipped around the world for the last 5000 years
The old pieces which are carved with astonishing precision and detail are exquisite and extremely expensive. These pieces are hunted down by the ardent collector and museums, with deep…very deep pockets.

With that said the ivory ban which came into force in 1991 forced many factories to close and others maintain a small number of highly skilled carvers. It is said that it takes one 10 years to become a master carver and that would mean with today`s ban a lot of wasted years unless another medium is used for the future collectors. There is no reason why these carvers could not carry on in their trade and tradition using other exciting materials which are plentiful. It`s all about marketing the new product and creating a new market.
Perhaps they need a ……Lord Sugar on board.

Here is a very informative link to the world of Chinese Ivories and how to tell the real from forgeries
http://www.fineartregistry.net/articles/zhao_lihua/ivory_carving_12-29-2006.php

Moving along we discover a cave in the Swabie region of Germany which surrenders 5 pieces of ivory art dating back some 35,000 years. These pieces represent the great Mammoth and were surprisingly well preserved been untouched and protected in an enclosed area for all the years.
There is a great museum, Deutches Elfebeinmuseum in Erbach Germany soley for Ivory exhibits. Count Erbach established the art of Ivory carving in Erbach in the mid 18thc and it continues to this day. German Ivory carvings are some of the very best in the world with some commanding high prices for the likes of Preiss and many others.

In the picture shown we have an exquisite hand carved Ivory standing face fan with a rise and fall mechanism with the shield carved in detail. The shield is fully carved showing one castle on top of a mountain range with another with many turrets, to the right, and in the foreground 7 deer foraging and on the run. There are three finely detailed tress and other foliage filling the frame. The outer edge of the shield carved with swags. A steel rod affixed to the base of shield and then down into the detailed stem. The stem top is finely carved with tiny oak leaves and a small screw in ivory. Further down the stem intricately carved with different forms and ending in acanthus leaves and finally ending in a pie crust base.
There is slight damage but overall a fine German collectible which would stand proud in any collection around the world

]]> antiques international.ch Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:34:00 +0200 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/rusha-ceramics-turns-up-a-unique-find-in-switzerland.html well it never ceases to amaze me of what turns up in the weirdest places.The picture above shows a... I have noted over the last 7 months that most of the Rusha that i have bought has been rather unusual very similar to the crazy designs by another factory that being Jasba. These two factories certainly did not make the mundane vases but rather odd shapes and designs and this makes it rather exciting for me as most articles on offer are very much the same...although stylish in their own design.
I have also noted that Rusha made a huge selection of jugs in all sizes mainly in a brown background with strongly formed handles.The shapes are rather plump ,like that of a friar,a fat belly and a smooth glaze, mostly in two tones of brown.
Chargers are large and with one or two owls with strong features all in muted browns.Theses are striking to look at and command a wall where they will be the major feature.One will also note that many of the Rusha creations still have their label attached..Rusha Art.
I would love to share a link with you on this subject but there is none at this moment in time, i do believe that in the near future a book will be published feauring all the German ceramic factories from the 1950/70`s.
Happy unting.]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/ando-jubei-cloisonne-vase-meiji-period.html well just when you think you have found little of consequence the heavens seem to direct you to the... I was called out by a lady to view some furniture that she wanted to sell and during the visit i had walked past her bedroom and out of the corner,of my beady little eye,i spotted this vase sitting on her window sill covered in dust and never moved in over 40 years.
After a hours negotiation for all the goodies to buy i enquired after this cloisonne vase in a rich blood red enamel.After a smirky smile she offered the vase to me as a gift, i immediately felt so embarassed, offering to pay her she said it was a gift to her by someone who had parted as bad friends and was happy to get rid of it.(she is now a good friend)
Not taking no for an answer she packed it and said ...enjoy!!
This seldom happens and i was over the moon as i had just discovered this famous technique as i was given a super book by a friend,big smile,thank you Philippe!
This vase is of the late meiji period and has a crackle glaze under the fine silver metal wires,very desirable,and a amazing white and pink lily with some red bleeding.The lip and base of the vase has silver rims and is stamped underneath with the mark of Ando Jubei in the silver rim.
Well this is special! i have since learnt somewhat about cloisonne and i would like to share a site with you that is so well researched it will help you to build a new interest.
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/g ... primer.htm

As P always says...big gifts please...this was one technique that was used in Egypt 1800 B.C. and is still used today.]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:26:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/caddies-tortoise-shell-tea-traditional-and-antique.html i am always amazed at the varieties of teas available today whereas 100 years ago it was a... speaking about "precious" hello P and thanks for the idea for this blog entry...so i went to my back cupboard and searched for the tortoise shell tea caddy inlaid with silver and mother of pearl and here it is pictured.I purchased this one from a private household and have just loved it ever since...the nicest one in my collection.
what sort of tea do i drink,rather a green tea or when i visit a friend it will be darjeeling and here i must mention all the better in a tea cup and made in a teapot this is the only way to make a stunning cup of tea.
Do i have a tea caddy full of tea...yes...a clear glass with an air tight top...sad to say as my caddies are part of a collection and will be sold someday so i rather take great care of them.
there is much to say about tea and its related objects so i thought a good idea to give u an amazing link to tea caddies here]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:23:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/darling-jee-tea-and-antique-tea-caddy-spoons.html darjeeling tea is a must darling!!so we have spoken about tea caddies and here i have shown the... darjeeling tea is a must darling!!
so we have spoken about tea caddies and here i have shown the essentials for the measuring of the then very expensive tea of the 18th century.
the short squat caddy spoon an essential item in fashionable homes of the 18th century measured delicately the amount of tea required.these spoons were locked away in the tea caddy remembering that tea was very expensive and to keep the household from taking their share.
these spoons are highly collectible today as some wonderful examples are featured in museums around the world and of course in private collections.a collector would hunt high and low to find an example to fit into their collection and will pay a commanding price to own yet another one.
as time went by and the new century arrived tea became afforable to all and the silversmiths went into overdrive and produced a huge range of designs also in various metals.
tea is an amazing commodity and not only from china.i would like to take you to the exoctic country of india..so a lot more information on the art of drinking tea and some of the best tea on the market today...more info here....http://www.darjeelingtea.com/home.asp
The spoons featured above from left to right...
1.english hallmarked silver sheffield 1901
2.norwegian hallmarked silver with fancy fret work
3.english hallmarked birmingham 1942(notice rat tail design)
4.norwegian silver hallmarked with a fig of a man with outstretched arms holding a wreath
5.english georgian hallmarked silver london 1790 plain simple form]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:21:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/antique-remote-spoon-and-the-essence-of-serving-tea.html so we have spoken about tea caddies and caddy spoons all related to the event of tea and now for a... as seen the bowl has a fancy pierced pattern that allows the lady of the house to remove all the floating tea leaves from the cup, as loose tea was the fashion.
this spoon is made in one peice with a rail tail half way up the back of the spoon and the narrow handle ending in a sharp point and this allows the lady to clear the leaves that blocked the spout of the teapot.
They were made early mid 1700 by the english and americans.the earlier spoons as the one pictured above are rare with two initials on the reverse of the bowl.Later models were fully hallmarked.
as we see that low tea(english) was quite an affair which royalty loved to attend---and at this point we can then go on about tea cups tea pots.(next blog) and the etiquette of hoasting a tea party.so here is a link that is very detailed of how to hoast a victorian tea...with the correct manners as well.....obviously they had disposable time and had lots of fun....http://www.tea-business-guide.com/tea_curriculum.html]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:19:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/whieldon-style-tea-pot-and-the-elegance-of-tea.html we have read about the elegance of tea and serving tea so how can we leave out the most important... we have read about the elegance of tea and serving tea so how can we leave out the most important object...the teapot...well here it is pictured a wedgwood porcealin teapot "in the style of" weildon.
whieldon being an englishman who perfected this process and his articles dating from 1740/50 are highly sought after by serious collectors and fetching real high prices.
i must say that tea made in a good porcelain pot is the best tea one may enjoy as it seems that the body of the pot gives the tea a full flavour and also keeps the heat.i never wash my teapot as i prefer that the inside is coated with tannin and a washed (with chemicals)pot takes away the full round flavour...my preference...smile.
here is a link to a site that tells about the elegance of tea traditions and also a very serious collection of teapots...the best out of a collection of teapotswedgewood teapot
and to finally see a superb link to the evolution of teapots....one of the best sites to cover the history of teapots...so all the elegant ladies out there..and boys(grin) its time to become the talk of the town. cheers.
link here..............true]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/ruscha-the-golden-age-of-german-fat-lava-ceramics.html these last weeks have turned up 15 Ruscha vases and jugs most with their ART LABELS still... these last weeks have turned up 15 Ruscha vases and jugs most with their ART LABELS still attached.the one pictured left has a Fat Lava glaze on a deep brown base and white (thick)fat lava.here one will note the strong handle produced and most of the larger jugs have these bold handles.the base is impressed 305.
ruscha was opened in 1905 by rudolf schardt and by the 1950^s the factory changed its styles and designs to keep ahead of their competitors.Art deco has been mentioned but again as there is so little available i found a stunning example of an Art Nouveau(style) jug which i will feature here next and i think it is extremely rare,so be sure to visit later in the week..wow!!
this factory is also famous for its wall plaques and large chargers(one in the shop) these plaques were given out to another company to attach the chains or metal work.Closing in 1996 the name was taken over by scheurich...which still manufactures today.
Also noted in their production is the tight clean glazes and the foot of articles are always finished off nicely leaving a clean white footrim.
numbers can be impressed or raised,these consits of three numbers and also three numbers with a hyphen followed by a single number.Ruscha is also found raised on the bottom.Some pieces have no numbers but when one gets to know the glaze and quality of the factory then it just screams...Ruscha
visit the shop...german ceramics 50 60s ceramics for examples.]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:14:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/iranian-watercolorist-catches-the-eye-for-the-select.html The year draws to an end...a sad one at that but then life goes on and we discover new... The year draws to an end...a sad one at that but then life goes on and we discover new things.
overall the year was kind to me and i see myself running a shop in zurich in the new year and that will once again take up so much time but with good rewards.
Just finished re organizing the shop and my online as there has been so much sold and then in the new year i will be loading a lot of stock. Hey....how do u like the new look website and so much easier both for u and me ,thats a huge thank u to my web designer RETO who has great patience and great every changing good ideas.
So the watercolor pictured here is that of H.Vatarian an iranian artist who worked in tehran early 1920s and this one is dated 1945.He was one of the early teachers of the famous artist sumbat.
with some research there is a great link ...sumbat these watercolors are difficult to find and very desirable.wishing all a wonderful christmas and a splendid new year.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/julian-de-la-herreiraparaguayan-ceramistmuseum-wall-charger.html ....A most unusual find.This pre columbian charger designed and made by Andres Campos Cervera who... A most unusual find.This pre columbian charger designed and made by Andres Campos Cervera who went under the pseudonym Julian de la Herreira in the early 20thc.Also a famous artist and  later in life started with his pottery designs and made extremely complex designs depicting the early Indian life.
He travelled to spain were he enrolled in the san fernando academy in madrid also travelling to Paris and then after many years he went home.I have also been able to establish that he worked with Picasso for a short time.
most information on this artist is in Spanish...so i guess for those readers a great find.
he was born 1888 and died 1937 married to intellectual Josehine Pia would was a poet and ceramist.She donated her collection of her husbands work to the Spanish goverment and is on display at the following museum........http://www.portalguarani.com/obras_autores_detalles.php?id_obras=8498
there is also a paper label attached to the reverse of this charger written in his hand as well as signed and dated 1931.The charger is also signed by him on the reverse of the pottery(dia 60cm) i am still doing further research and hope that if someone out there knows more then please drop me a line. Another link to his profile : http://www.portalguarani.com/autores_detalles.php?id=90]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:10:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/loetz-formosa-green-glass-vase-authentic.html Today i would like to share with you what Loetz glass is really all about and will help those who... Today i would like to share with you what Loetz glass is really all about and will help those who are buyers and collectors from being fooled by those who sell FAKES.
Loetz operated in Austria and was the premier glass works late 19th into the early 20thc.
It was founded by Johann Baptist Eiser in 1836 and was then taken over by other enterprizing owners.
Loetz glass is a dangerous ground if all the true facts are not know as there are copies abound also with copied signatures.Here i must point out that not all Loetz was signed and when signed it has a unique form.
I will not dally on whats already written by the experts so i refer you to the best and most informative site available....here we can experience the designs and designers, forms and shapes, colors, pictures, names of designs and a whole lot more.
Truly an exciting site...gohere
This piece pictured above is a genuine piece of Loetz, unsigned with a polished pontil mark. Its in the shop now.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:09:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/antique-islamic-wall-tile.html The wall tile featured here was purchased from a well respected home in Zurich as well as a few... The wall tile featured here was purchased from a well respected home in Zurich as well as a few others.English and Dutch delt tiles totalling 7 in all.
The raised pattern is rather special and the enameling is great but there is some crazing which i guess is normal for its age and its 2,5cm thick.
There is a great site on islamic pottery and tiles...go here
mostly from iran and iraq and a lot of these items will be found in private collections.Here is another link showing Gods warriors on tiles and other art...go here
I will do a seperate article on both early english and dutch tiles a bit later as there is a plethora of links but where to find the best ones for u...u will find them here midweek.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:07:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/west-german-carstens-fat-lava-jug-in-stunning-blues.html this picture shows us the wonderful creations of the cartens factory where they created some of the... this picture shows us the wonderful creations of the cartens factory where they created some of the most amazing lava items and remembering this jug is most likely a one off with its unique structure.i have not seen another like it so it suggests that they experimented with a host of different techniques and colors.It is said that carstens produced 10,000 items in 4000 sizes and that would mean a large work force which as we see today mantained a high quality control(m.p.thomas).It is rather the unusual pieces that will be in demand and call a handsome price.
this company started in 1900 and had their main designer as trude carstens wife of the owner of carstens.rudolf christmann and gerda heuckeroth were two top designers with dieter peter involved in the luxus range.here it is noted that the majority of the factory output had its name impressed/moulded on the base with a number expressing size and shape.they also attached labels to most of the designer pieces and a label will count for collectors as these pieces are then considered as new and never used besides we all love labels.
great reading can be found in the book by M.P.Thomas...deutsche keramik und porzellane der 60er und 70er jahre.This can be ordered direct only.
carstens also did a studio range mainly by gerda heuckeroth which is highly collectable and will fit into the latest designs and interiors of today.Most with earthy colors and great shapes which are more sculptured with texture.these are hard to find as they were not mass produced.mr.christman also created some marvelous shapes and very desirable remembering that each vase is a work of art on its own.
to see carstens work you can go to....Shop ...and here you can read about the start of carstens.....cartens]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/a-collection-of-scheurich-lava-vases-that-sets-the-heart-beating-and-blood-pumping.html Posted by Administrator so what makes us want to collect anything at all perhaps thats what ... colors and shapes could determine the route u wish to go in collecting and then u could also focus on the designer pieces only which is also a good idea but then there will be a higher price to pay.as seen in the picture...well not the best presentation..but then time runs out at times..shows us how great smaller pieces form the start of a collection.it is not only the color and shapes as these have a wonderful feel to the touch and they end up being your little darlings.those with the original labels will add interest and value and most importantly the condition condition condition.we have similar collections available in the shop and most at this moment in time are that of scheurich and ruscha.later i will also load a number of other companies with the most amazing high glazes and lost wax process.so keep an eye on the shop...scheurich where i will show further collections.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:58:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/art-deco-finds-over-easterand-good-rest.html Well after a weekend of solid rest and plenty of well deserved sleepam now back after enjoying a... am now back after enjoying a snow filled holiday with some blizzard conditions...so it was mostly indoors.
later today i will be loading a very rare english soft paste mug wishing good fortune to the english feet over the french...with the scene in black transfer....later i will also add one more example of fine english porcelain and then will change direction...over to bronzes for a few posts.
so keep in touch and hope that you may find something interesting in the shop.
]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:57:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/rare-liverpool-creamware-mug-with-black-transfersuccess-to-the-british-fleet.html Doing some work on english porcelain/ceramics i called to mind this fab mug that i had packed away... Doing some work on english porcelain/ceramics i called to mind this fab mug that i had packed away many years ago and it was a case of finding it and hopefully still safe and sound.It was a case of... i think i know where it is...so it took a little longer to find...aargh!Photographing this one was difficult as the light showed spots all over..so not a studio pic by far.
i was on a holiday in cape town ...hmmm 15 or so years ago and i came across a small shop in simonstown which sold military and shipping collectibles and there was this jem jamed inbetween a whole lot of junk and at that stage i had just learned about the famous cream ware and the black transfer printing done at liverpool.
I have down quite some searching around on the net and would like to share a number of links with u showing similar mugs...the factory history...and..the period related to the motto presented on the mug....success to the british fleet.
lets first go to examples.....liverpool jug a good bit of reading and then we go to the factory history...book information...and its a great book with lots of pics and informative.now that we have experienced the work behind the scenes its also great to know the battles that took place at the time and who....won.sea battles...the british fleet...and that should give a good idea how creamware became so collectible and that such examples still exist today although mostly in museums.
the next posting i will show an exciting plate by the most desirable Nantgraw factory....another one of those simple finds...gee do i miss those early days when one was able to stumble on exotics and the last one in this series will be an extremely rare blue and white plate...that not even Godden has in his vast and comprehensive collection.( well perhaps today he may have one) so watch here for the next two examples.have a great weekend and should you have any suggestions i would be glad to hear from you.]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/nantgarw-porcelain-the-finest-of-english-porcelainc-1820-found-in-the-swiss-alps.html So i have been a bit slow this week as there has just been so much snow ...again...and tjhat means... So i have been a bit slow this week as there has just been so much snow ...again...and tjhat means home work comes first and all the shovelling.Also had meetings in the big city so it gave me the opportunity to do some antique hunting...but alas no great find not all comes to a griding halt as i then look for music for a friend who has a great music blog and believe me when i tell u that he plans his blog with dedication and an indepth look at past and current music...also some deep thinking theory which is so well written that its easy for all to understand...visit here...music...so here we have a picture of a stunning example of the nantgarw factory which is dated c 1820.
extremely hard to find as the factory only lasted a few years due to the failure in the firing process...so here i will give a couple of links with detailed descriptions as well as a book link....finally ending with a browse through a catologue from bonhams london and prices realised.
here is the history..nantgarw...and then we go to a site which has a jooly good book on the subject..book...and finally to the bonhams site with prices realised....true...so with all this on hand there is plenty more on the web...and a few hours indepth searching and the whole picture is there.If u are unsure of the goods offered to u i suggest u get to know a friendly dealer who will be willing to help and i know that those who want u as a client will bend over backwards ..so give it a try..]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:51:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/extemely-rare-dutch-delft-dog-unrecorded-c1740-decorated-with-flowers-base-fully-colored.html its been sometime that i added an entry as there has been so much to do and then life is not all... its been sometime that i added an entry as there has been so much to do and then life is not all that simply having to contend with the ups and downs and now thats out of the way i hope to be back to sharing some more little treasures.pictured above is a real gem that i purchased from an english antique dealer 16 years ago for a small exchange and was thrilled.The ear to the dog is now missing...one of those cases that one puts it in a small plastic bag for safe keeping...and well i have now lose the ear.i have asked a specialist on dutch delft and we looked through copious books and marks and to our dismay we found nothing on record.ok that was 8 years ago so perhaps something has cropped up inbetween so i guess i will have to check with them again.
the base of the dog is 15.5cm and the height been 22cm. overall condition is very good except for the lost ear. lovely dog collar and his back decrated with flowers and scattered blue commas over the body.
the mark underneath is an A with a T capping it with a blue line beneath and below that I:H
968 and below that 31
here i would like to share a link with you that is very informative and they have some stunning stock....delft
if anyone has any idea of the afore mentioned dog i would be most grateful to learn from you.
the next couple of posts will be on early dutch delft....with some early english deft interspurced....a couple of figures plates flower brick and further unusual items.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:49:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/orrefors-grand-prix-medalist-sven-palmquist.html Some of the most desirable glass was made by the famous Orrefors factory of Sweden which employed... Some of the most desirable glass was made by the famous Orrefors factory of Sweden which employed some of the best designers over a long period.They won several grand prix medals at exhibitions and their works demand a good price in todays market place.
the vase pictured here is an expo piece which stands 24,5cm high it is signed by Sven Palmquist with expo p 703-71.
the body has oval shaped droplets which create a mirror effect with a soft look of mother of pearl giving an expanded look.a link to the Designer and samples of his work for sale...Sven...as this vase was shown at the expo there are certainly not many on the market as few would have been made.
and then another indepth look at the Orrefors factory and its world renown designers....Orrefors
this vase will shortly be posted in the shop.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:46:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/royal-worcester-figure-by-freda-doughtythe-first-cuckoo.html Once again a figure by the famous Royal Worcester factory and designed by Freda Doughty who came to... Once again a figure by the famous Royal Worcester factory and designed by Freda Doughty who came to england as a young child and later modelled figures from the children that filled her house.here it is noted that she did not have children of her own.She has a sister who also manufactured a great series of naturalistic birds of America which sent sales flying.
so in depth was her skills that she persuaded the owner to set up a special section to help with the perfection of the models and also had mr.davis set the correct paint colorings before the delicate firing process that the blending of colors showed to their best.
these two ladies are a worthwhile read and here is their life story....freda doughty
Freda modelled over 100 figures of children.These figures are still highly sought after today and they call a good price..in perfect condition after all they are nearly 80 odd years old and surely have changed hands a few times inbetween.
The shop has a lot of royal worcester and there are also a few past blogs on the company
shopping......royal worcester]]> antiques-international.ch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:43:00 +0100 http://www.antiques-international.ch/blog/detailansicht/article/russianmoscowsilver-milk-jug-19081926.html there has been so much on the go here in switzerland with all the soccer so exciting and yeah tons... there has been so much on the go here in switzerland with all the soccer so exciting and yeah tons of people.The heat has been too much and found myself eating so many icecreams...like that would really help to cool down,,but my favorite summer snack so why not.
i was on one of my grand tours of the shops and markets and came across this delightful russian silver milk jug dated 1908-1926 by vasilii ivanovich andreev who worked in moscow.it stood behind an ugly metal bowl and for some reason i just had to move the bowl and lo and behold when i saw the handle i recognized what presented itself...went to find out the price and to my delight it was a dismissive price so i dashed off with my little treasure eager to get home and research the maker and date.It is in such wonderful condition and has hardly been used...a gold wash interior and fully marked on the underside as well as on the lip of the jug.
the next day i found ...lying in a box of mixed metal ware a tiffany studio bowl...a rather small piece...and it did put a big smile on my face as one mans junk is anothers treasure and to crown off the trip i came across some scandinavian designer furniture at a bargain price and all in stunning condition...i guess if one keeps looking one finds....this does not happen every week but it sure happens from time to time and thats why i love the business i am in.
so this week is the burkliplatz market back at full steam and hopefully there will be some great treasures to be found.visit us there and see what we have to present.
the shop is also full of goodies .....shop
further news as to a new venture so please keep an eye here as in three weeks....we present...The Golden Frog.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +0100