Vintage Italian majolica water pitcher in excellent condition. Molded surface features squash blossoms, acorns, and foliage in shades of blue, green and pink. Measures 7.5 inches high and 9 inches handle to spout.

English brass push-up candlestick circa 1740. Soft rose brass color, excellent condition. Measures 7 inches tall with a 4 inch square base. Please see "The Brass Book" by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer, publ. 1978, page 182A, for a near identical example.

19th century majolica crowing rooster vase. Probably Portugese. Richly detailed and glazed, excellent condition, heavy. Measures 11" high x 9" wide x 8" long.

Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894) silvered bronze sculpture of two terriers. Measures 4.5 inches long, 3.25 inches high and 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Superb attention to detail. It is unusual to find two dogs in a single Moigniez sculpture. Listed in Benezit. Jules Moigniez was born in Senlis sur L'Oise, France in 1835 and died in Saint-Martin-du-Teire, France on May 29, 1894. The son of a metal gilder, Moigniez was a student of Paul Comolera. Moigniez debuted at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 with Pointer, Pheasant, Falcon and Weasel each in plaster. Moigniez contributed regularly to the Paris Salon from 1859–92 during which he exhibited over 30 sculptures including Pointer, Pheasant, Falcon and Weasel in bronze. Moigniez was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon and received a medal in London at the Great Exposition in 1862. Moigniez lived most of his life in Paris. During his career, Moigniez was widely popular in France, England and America. His bronzes were most decorative, particularly those of game birds. Moigniez also sculpted dogs, farm animals and equestrian groups. Moigniez's dogs reflected the "naturalism" style of Pierre Jules Mene. Moigniez’s bird sculptures were reminiscent of paintings by deHondecoeter, Casteels and Snyders. Moigniez’s sculptures of birds reflect dynamic movement as if captured through a high-speed photographic portrait. Moigniez bronzes were edited, cast, by the foundry his father opened in 1857. A wide variety of patinations, including silver plate, golden bronze and gilding were unique to these lifetime casts. After Moigniez’s death, most of his bronzes were cast by A. Gouge, who also edited most of Comolera's sculptures.

Antique French Art Nouveau majolica ewer, or pitcher, circa 1890. Made by Frie Onnaing in the Jacinthes pattern. Primarily olive, aubergine, aqua blue, and mustard with rose pink interior. Featured on The Majolica International Society website and in Pichets en Barbotine by Maryse Bottero. Measures 7.5" wide x 1.25" wide spout to handle. Excellent condition, one tiny flake at base corner.