Hewn from one piece of wood, our porcine friend leisurely resided for many years on the enclosed back porch of historic Coolmore Plantation, Taroboro, NC (see last photo of home). In very good condition, she does have some age cracks, but is very solid. Measures 21 inches long x 13" high x 12" and weights 21 lbs. Age unknown so we are listing as vintage.
Here is a hard-to-find bakelite fruit knife set from Germany in the original box. Unused condition.
This is a wonderful sterling silver cigarette case with delicately engraved beautiful floral motif on the front panel. The cigarette retainer is also
silver and very unique. It consist of two interlinked sections in a way that with a slight pull it forms a raised arch to access the cigarettes and with
another push retains the stable position...
Vintage Reed and Barton silver plate "Milk Jug" cocktail shaker
9 1/2" tall
32 oz capacity
Excellent condition with only minor surface scratches
Marked on bottom
These 10 porcelain plates were produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1932. They have the date cipher that indicates this year. The plates have a diameter of 9 1/2 inches. They are made of fine bone china and have a slightly scalloped edge. The ground color is cobalt blue with a lacy fern type gilding over it. The centers of each plate have hand paint bouquets of flowers in bright colors. The plates are signed by the Worcester artist, Townsend. No two plates are exactly the same...
Sculpted mid century bowl in sommerso with murrines, cane, and gold foil. The sommerso transition from the plum colored rim to the lattimo exterior allows considerable visual depth to the murrine arrangement. There is a small chip at the base that does not impact the integrity of the piece. 9"dia. x 2.5"h, unmarked
Cylindrical pot in Chinese porcelain copying an 18th century model. Decor finely executed in enamels of the rose family, painted by hand, representing scholars under a pine tree at the edge of a lake.The reverse with poem.
20th century copy, probably from the 1960s. An original must exist in a Chinese museum. This type of high quality porcelain had to be ordered to be offered as a present? or others. In any case, porcelains of this quality from this late period are not numerous.
Very damaged...
A beautiful blue glass bull figurine (with white latimo glass horns), designed by either Napoleone Martinuzzi, or, designed in his style. The figurine is 11 inches (28 cm) long and 7 inches (17,8 cm) high. There is a chip on the figurines tail and a chip to its bottom application (please see 4th and 5th pictures) - otherwise, it is in good condition. There are lots of bubbles in the glass and some red stripes in the glass...
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Large and Beautiful Murano Cased White ZANFIRICO Ribbons and Aventurine Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Original Label!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, with the Blue Murano label underneath! It has 2 different types of ribbons, one with a Diamond design, and the other with a tight Net design with Aventurine running inside it. Has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks)...
Van Bergh Silver Plate Company, Number 3 or Barbour Silver Co. #7. This large squirrel, without glass eyes, eats a nut while seated alongside a napkin holder. p. 73
Lalique crystal square ashtray, c. 1944. Beautiful Art Deco design. Measures 4 5/8" square by 1 7/8" height. Excellent condition signed "Lalique France". Insured US shipping is $25.
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Beautiful Murano Cased OPALESCENT White ORANGE Art Glass Fingers Centerpiece Bowl!!! Attributed to Fratelli TOSO, and pictured in his book. Has a few little white dots in the middle of the bowl, like little bites to the glass from use. Mentioned for accuracy, but in no way does it detract from this amazing bowl. Has NO other damages (chips, nicks or fleabites)...
It is notable that both front and back surfaces of this fine aquarium are ground flat and polished, providing a crisp view of the finely crafted fish. The polishing is a considerable amount of work not usually seen in most Murano glass aquariums. I'm not sure who made this, but the surface polishing, fine detail of the polychrome fish, and the inclusion of glass thread and real sand between the layers of glass clearly render this a unique creation...
This porcelain figurine was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Copenhagen between 1951 and 1960. It has the model number 2095. It is 6 1/4 inches high and 8 1/4 inches long. He is well modeled with all of the requirements of this breed of dog. He is hand painted and has a high gloss glaze. He would make a fine addition to any dog collection.
Condition: Excellent, first quality.
Ronald Hayes Pearson modernist bronze footed ash tray
1950
Pearson - known for his jewelry his decorative objects are quite rare
5 1/2" across x 1 3/8" tall
Marked Ronald Hayes Pearson on bottom
Excellent condition with age related patina
An original and probably unique terracotta blacksmith by Royal Doulton figure modeller - Peggy Davies who, in her early years, was an assistant to Clarice Cliff. This item was probably made circa 1955 - 1960 and carries an incised signature on the base. Condition - the hammer is missing from the right hand as is a piece of the iron held in his left hand. There are surface marks which we have not tried to clean. There are no cracks and no restoration...
Here is a lovely small tray in an exquisite blue and brown glaze by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. It measures 1 1/4" (3cm) high and is 5 1/2" (14cm) in diameter. On the understand Farsta is impressed on each of the four feet, Gustavsberg, Kage, the Gustavsberg Studio hand insignia, Studio, and the date code Y. This piece was created in 1954. The name Hjelmberg is also etched. Mint condition.
An English dark blue majolica dish having a standing upright white puppy. Perfect for use as a petit fours, candy, or sweetmeat dish. Some crazing to the glazes. Condition very good. No cracks, no chips, no repairs. Measures 10ʺ wide × 9.25ʺ deep × 4ʺ high