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Quimper Tastevin, Wine Taster Ch. La Mission-Haut Brion

Ceramics: Pre 1970   item# 670247

Quimper Tastevin, Wine Taster Ch. La Mission-Haut Brion
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$175 

Rare advertising or promotional wine taster or tastevin signed Henriot Quimper and made for the famous Graves (Bordeaux) wine Chateau La Mission-Haut Brion. This probably dates from about 1960 when the vineyard was owned by the Woltner family according to a source at the chateau. The tastevin is 5 inches the long way across the handle and the bowl has a diameter of 4 inches. It is about 1 1/4 inches high. We have handled and seen many tastevins and have never before seen one of these. Condition ...click for details


Pottery of the Shenandoah Valley Region by Comstock

Books and Publications: Antiques: Pre 2000   item# 667388

Pottery of the Shenandoah Valley Region by  Comstock
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$1,600 

Rare and important book on the pottery of the Shenandoah Valley region by H. E. Comstock, published in 1994 by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) as part of the Frank L. Horton Series. This is a large, beautifully printed and illustrated volume of 538 pages. It is extremely difficult to find a copy of this book. This hardback copy is in virtually mint condition with the dust wrapper protected in a mylar cover. The price includes free insured shipping within the USA by Priority ...click for details


Archery Satirized in Amusing 1920's French Sport Plate

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659807

Archery Satirized in Amusing 1920's French Sport Plate
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$55 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of archery, a very amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. In this scene one of the archers says it is difficult to shoot in misty climates and that he is always fearful of losing his arrow in the clouds. Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Grands Etablisements Ceramiques. Very good impression of the transfer. Condition is exc ...click for details


High Jumping Satirized on Amusing 1920's French Plate

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659803

High Jumping Satirized on Amusing 1920's French Plate
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$65 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of jumping, a very amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. A woman is watching the jumper and comments (translated), “I do not understand the efforts to go over. It would seem so simple to pass under the bar.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Grands Etablisements Ceramiques. The transfer impression is very good. Condition i ...click for details


Quite Amusing Vintage Plate Satirizing Swimming - AS IS

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659531

Quite Amusing Vintage Plate Satirizing Swimming - AS IS
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$25 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of swimming (La Natation), a charming collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The caption translates as, “Help, help! You have only saved my wig!”.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is fair. There is a two-inch hairline crack coming in from the rim at about 4 o’clock. There are also a few small s ...click for details


Amusing Vintage Plate Satirizing Flying, Pilots AS IS

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659530

Amusing Vintage Plate Satirizing Flying, Pilots AS IS
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$25 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of flying and private pilots (L'Aviation), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of aviation. The caption reads: “-Que pilote votre camarade? biplan ou monoplan? - Ma fois, je crois fort que c’est un reste en plan.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. There is a chip on the front at about 11 o’clock --otherwise the pla ...click for details


Charming Vintage Plate Satirizing Flying and Pilots

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659527

Charming Vintage Plate Satirizing Flying and Pilots
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$60 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of flying and private pilots (L'Aviation), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of aviation. The caption reads: “-Que pilote votre camarade? biplan ou monoplan? - Ma fois, je crois fort que c’est un reste en plan.” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is very good. There is a slight stain showing around the i ...click for details


Hunting Satirized on Amusing Vintage French Plate

Sports: Fishing and Hunting: Pre 1930   item# 659500

Hunting Satirized on Amusing Vintage French Plate
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$85 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of hunting (La Chasse), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The caption reads: “-Pardon mon cher ami, je ne l’ai pas fais expres!” this means something like, “pardon me, my dear friend, I did not do it purposely!”Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is excellent.


Fishing Satirized on Wonderful Vintage Plate

Sports: Fishing and Hunting: Pre 1930   item# 659484

Fishing Satirized on Wonderful Vintage Plate
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$85 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of fishing (La Peche a la Ligne), a very amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The caption reads: “-Pardon mon cher ami, je ne l’ai pas fais expres!” this means something like, “pardon me, my dear friend, I did not do it purposely!” Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is excellent.


Running Satirized on Wonderful Vintage Plate

Sports: Pre 1930   item# 659481

Running Satirized on Wonderful Vintage Plate
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964



$85 

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of running (La Course a Pied), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The fat runner is saying, “-Mon docteur m’ordonne le sport pour magrir,” while the skinny one says, “-Le mien me l’a conseille pour engraisser.” Translated, the fat runner is saying, “ My doctor prescribes the sport for me to lose weight,” while the skinny runner says, “Mine advises it for me to gain.” Dating from about 1925, this pla ...click for details

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