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Functional Arts
Functional Arts
Welcome to our Functional Arts collection, dedicated to historic objects originally created for practical household use, yet appreciated today for their exceptional craftsmanship, material quality, and decorative presence. This curated category highlights the historic relationship between utility and design, featuring items that beautifully bridge the gap between daily domestic life and fine artistry.
Our evolving inventory spans multiple eras and styles—including antique tableware, elegant barware and decanters, period lighting, mechanical clocks, sterling silver and silverplate serving pieces, and fine porcelain or pottery. Read our full guide to collecting historic Functional Arts here.
Indian (Attributed) - Solid Rosewood Hinged Box
Solid rosewood hinged box with fitted interior, showcasing dense grain and deep natural coloration characteristic of tropical hardwoods.
$310.00
American - Sterling Overlay Cranberry Glass Muffineer
Cranberry glass muffineer with sterling silver openwork overlay and pierced dome top, for powdered sugar or spice service.
$750.00
Antique Jean Pouyat Limoges (JPL) Cobalt & Gilt Porcelain Bowl, France c. 1891-1932
A refined Limoges porcelain bowl by Jean Pouyat, decorated in a deep cobalt ground with elaborate gilt ornamentation. The composition balances strong visual contrast with restrained elegance, making it an excellent cabinet or table accent.
$125.00
Antique Great Lakes Region Carved Wooden Duck Decoy
Hand-carved Great Lakes duck decoy with glass-set eyes, original worn paint, and classic working form. A utilitarian hunting decoy showing authentic surface wear, fissures, and field use.
$395.00
Antique Great Lakes Region - Carved Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Hand-carved mallard drake duck decoy with glass-set eyes, lightly sculpted wings, and original worn paint. Bearing a J. D. Romine owner plate, this is a working Great Lakes example with honest field use.
$395.00
Tiffany Studios - Favrile Iridescent Cordial
Tiffany Studios - Favrile Iridescent Cordial - An authentic Tiffany Favrile iridescent cordial, often referred to by collectors as a toothpick form, displaying luminous gold, lilac, and blue iridescence across a compact beaker silhouette. Signed L.C.T. to the underside with inventory number. American Art Nouveau glass from the celebrated Tiffany Studios production period.
$650.00
