Old Paris Porcelain

Our large collection of Old Paris Porcelain here at Pickwick Antiques has always been a favorite of mine. The beautiful gilding, paintings and decoration make these pieces ones that are not easily forgotten. 

According to the blog - http://antiques-everyday.blogspot.com collectors all over the world and especially those in antebellum homes in the South seek out these beautiful pieces of porcelain. Old Paris Porcelain can also be known as "Vieux Paris". These pieces can be found as vases, urns, clocks, figures, inkwells, perfume bottles, and more. Old Paris pieces were created in and around the city of Paris from the mid 1700's to the end of the Second Empire.  Here's a look at some of our collection here at Pickwick Antiques.

(Above) Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Multicolored Floral and Gold Gilt Decor. 

A Statement Meissen Centerpiece

Welcome back! Today, let's take a look at a breathtaking Meissen Centerpiece that we have in our showroom! This centerpiece is not only detailed, elegant and beautiful but it has a history behind it as well.


This Magnificent 19th Century Centerpiece is a great example of the finest quality hard paste produced by the most well known European Porcelain Factory of the past Three Centuries. The entire piece is hand-painted with c scroll highlights in gold and beautifully painted floral decoration. The oval reticulated bowl tops a sturdy center column with putti figures cascading around floral decoration in relief. The center column is on a solid square hand-painted base with c scroll feet. The two sections are separated at the base of the center column. Each section is separately marked with the Meissen Factory cross swords identification. Circa 1860-1870

The Beauty of Rose Medallion Porcelain

The Rose Medallion pieces of Porcelain that we have in our showroom have caught my eye since day one. These pieces are beautiful, colorful, and tell a story. We have such a wide variety of Rose Medallion pieces here at Pickwick Antiques from plates to bowls and vases to lamps. 

Rose Medallion pieces are some of the most highly collectible porcelain that can be found today! According to thewisecollector.com this porcelain is know known as "Chinese Export" and these pieces were made in China exclusively for export between the years 1780 and 1880 and into the 20th Century. Higher quality Rose Medallion uses gold to highlight in hair, vines, birds, and butterflies. According to antiques.lovetoknow.com the Rose Medallion pieces have birds and people while similar styles such as Rose Mandarin have people and no birds and Canton that has neither birds or people. We have all three of these pieces in our showroom but today let's spotlight a few of the Rose Medallion pieces we have!

(Above) Lamps: Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases, 19th Century, New Mounted as Lamps, Each Decorated in Soft Traditional Enamels with Floral and Domestic Reserve Panels Against a Floral Ground with Applied Dragon and Foo - Dog Decor with Gilding 

A Tour of Our Montgomery, AL Showroom

Welcome back to our Blog! Today let's take a tour of our showroom located off of Perry Hill Rd. at  3851 Interstate Court Montgomery, AL. I'll take you through each of the rooms.

(click on the first image and scroll through to view the images at a larger size) 

This is the view when you walk through the front doors...

Staffordshire Figurines: The Perfect Accessory

Welcome back! Today let's talk about Staffordshire Figurines. We have a wide variety of them here at Pickwick Antiques. These figurines can add character to any space and are highly collectable items. Lets take a further look into these pieces that we have on display in our showroom and the wonderful history behind them! 

The History: 

According to the Antiques Roadshow website http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/tips/staffordshirefigurines.html these figurines were created in England by potters in the late 18th Century with rich colors and are full of detail. These figurines can depict animals, buildings, and politicians. 

Gilding - According to the book "A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs:  A Potted History" by Clive Mason Pope there are Two Types of Gilding that were used on the earliest of dogs until the end of the 19th Century. Best Gold was Fired and Fixed and in to place. Bright Gold was Applied in a Liquid Form After Firing. 

Here are some of the many figurines that we have in our showroom - 

Dogs:

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A Staffordshire Figurine of a Whippet with a Rabbit. 

C. 1900 

$175

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Matched Pair of Greyhounds Mounted on White Bases with Rabbits in Their Mouths, in Excellent Condition. 

C. 1870

$1,600

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An Unusual Pair of Matched Grey Hounds Mounted on Oval Bases. 

C. 1880 

$1,200

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A Chippendale Style Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Glass Panel Doors, Candle Slides, Good Fitted Interior and Bracket Feet.

C. 1890 

$6,500

Deer: 

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A Pair of Staffordshire Pottery Spill Vases Groups of Deer. 

2nd Half of the 19th Century 

$2,400

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Deer Shown as a Pair

Cows and Calves:

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A Pair of Staffordshire Figures if Cows and Calves 

$975

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Cows and Calves Pairs are Shown and other Staffordshire Figurines

To View Our Complete Collection of Staffordshire Figurines Visit our Montgomery, AL Showroom Located off of Perry Hill Rd. 

Have a Wonderful Week!

Mirror Mirror...

Here at Pickwick Antiques we have a wide variety of mirrors that can quickly transform any space into a focal point. These mirrors not only have a strong history behind them but also undeniable elegance and beauty. Take a look into these mirrors...

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A George III Giltwood Mirror in the Rococo Style of the Period, the Vigorous C Scrolls are in the Best Chippendale Manner and Reflect the Height of 18th Century Craftsmanship and Design in England. 

C. 1760 

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Fine Louis XV Carved and Gold Gilt Pier Mirror. 

C. 1880 

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Oval Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror with Shell and Scroll Pediment and Carved Base.

C. 1860 

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Italian Gilt and Lacquered Mirror with Pierce Scroll Carved Pediment, Sides, and Base.

C. 1900

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Late Georgian Gold Leaf Mirror with Scroll Carved Shell Pediment. 

C. 1780-1790

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A Fine George III Giltwood Mirror. 

C. 1760 

Come see our entire collection of mirrors in our showroom located off of Perry Hill Rd. in Montgomery, AL!

Feet First Part II

Welcome back to the second part of our Two Part Series on the different styles of feet that we have on our furniture pieces here at Pickwick Antiques. 

Take a look at the first part of this post here - http://pam-klepper.blogspot.com/2013/09/feet-first-part-i.html

 Here's a look at more Feet:

1. Scroll

The Scroll foot may also be referred to as the "Snail Foot".

(above) Irish Chippendale Carved Mahogany Center of the Room Table Having Phoenix Bird and Figural Carved Apron, Mask Carved Knees and Scroll Feet. C. 1880

2. Dolphin 

George III Mahogany Double Back Settee C. 1780

3. Pad 

(table) George III Mahogany Wine Table with Cabriole Legs, Snake Head Pad Feet. C. 1760 

(on table) Victorian Walnut Apple - Formed Box, Realistically Formed with an Upright Stem. 19th Century 

HAVE A WONDERFUL REST OF THE WEEK!