All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1940 item #96676 (stock #z117)
This is a wonderful brass Art Deco knife rest/bottle opener, comprising a stylized dachshund figure with collar,measuring 5 in L, in very good condition having age appropriate wear
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1940 item #1227535
A rare silverplate cocktail recipe disk by Napier. The silverplate case holds a celluloid dial that can be rotated to show printed recipes for twenty classic cocktails. A jump bail allows the disk to be hung by a chain around a cocktail shaker or decanter. The rim is marked "Napier Pat. Pend." We've never seen this particular Napier design before.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: very good, very minor plating wear as is typical of Napier pieces. Dimensions: 2" diameter.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1258388
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved "Only A Thimble Full." The interior retains its original gilding. Several companies made variations of this jigger, but those by Thomae are among the best due to their superior weight and workmanship.

Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 2" tall. Weight: 37.8 grams.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1940 item #1227528
A complete set of six stacking chrome cocktail or canape plates designed by Lurelle Guild for the Chase Company. Each of the plates has an indented ring in which the foot of a cocktail glass fits perfectly, and an aerodynamic wing that serves as a handle...
Hocking Glass Company made Mayfair from 1931-7. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1940 item #1225284
A superb set of four Art Deco chrome shot glasses, each with a different color of opaque enamel at the rim, enclosed in a fitted leather case by Newey. Newey was a major English maker of leather goods and a supplier to top-level retailers such as Harrod's. The case is embossed with Newey's logo and each of the shot glasses is marked "Made In Germany."

Origin: Germany/England, ca. 1930. Condition: virtually mint; no dings, no scrapes to the leather...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Minerals : Shell : Pre 1940 item #959623 (stock #ga-1060)
Rare blond tortoiseshell case, circa 1930, is considered the most desirable of all tortoiseshell. This handmade case was originally made to hold cigarettes but is a perfect size for business cards. Having a rich amber color and inlaid with a gold diamond shape monogram SH, slightly domed and grained surface, arm swings out from base to create a stand. Measurements: 5"x 3 1/2"x 1/4". Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and small chip inside lip.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #348546 (stock #902-26)
This is a very fine pair of sterling silver asparagus tongs in the Buttercup pattern made by Gorham in the Victorian style, reticulated with chasing on the handles, marked "Gorham Sterling", measures 9 in long; excellent condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1940 item #352624 (stock #T 1156)
SOLD, no price, no info. Never used, Part of a Peruzzi boxed collection. Richly Chased with older marks: coffin mark w 3 tiny symbols, 800 and 85 stamped twice. Heavier at 1.7 Oz or 50 Grams than others listed in this catalog! 2 1/4 X 3/4". Slight cloud in mirror and priced accordingly. SOLD No price No info available .05jpl
Federal Glass Company made Sharon from 1935-39. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1940 item #580817 (stock #T 1523)
This very ornate Renaissance looking 800 silver bracelet has sculptural motifs that Parenti, Cini and Italy's Peruzzi used in their Renaissance looking jewelry. Here you see the swaddling baby, griffin, fleur de lis & crown over shield. This is not American, as the 800 mark and the 'coffin' touch mark is Italian in origin. No other info, no price.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1940 item #288546 (stock #T 759)
Positively Delicious Necklace marked Sterling & "Flli Peruzzi" showing Victorian & Art Nouveau ornamentation, including the equally delicious Carnelian Cab bezel set at 16 X 12 mm. This is a well made solid back necklace that measures 19.5" from J hook to eye and weighs 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams. Some say this is one of the earliest Florence mark, but how when they worked in 800 not 925 silver? The pendant part from the crown down measures 2.5 X 1.25" wide...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Continental : Pre 1940 item #297046 (stock #T 792)
Richly Chased as only the Florence Peruzzi Bros. can produce. 800 Silver lipstick case, which shows never to have been used, with a green agate cabochon in their Fleur de Lis Box. Weighs .9 Ounce or 26 Grams and is 2 1/8" when engaged X 5/8" square. Perfect mirror. Sold, no price, no info. 04
Indiana Glass Company made Lorain from 1929-32. There are in chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1940 item #265422 (stock #T 651)
Sold, no price, no info. Hard to find any signed Cini Pieces also marked "Cini Sterling Boston". This delightful bracelet with the look of Art Nouveau Winged Putti, putto, angel, baby, Ornate Openwork as only the Boston Italian silversmiths could make during first half of 20th Century. Comfortable fit for the dainty wrist at 6 1/2" long, perhaps a custom made piece but for a wrist that measures no more than 5 3/4"...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1940 item #305944 (stock #T 831)
SOLD. From Cape Cod this 6 Point Flower Pin signed with another Boston Italian Famous Silversmith's Maker's Mark: PARENTI STERLING and a luminous Moonstone Cab 12mm Center. Larger version of 2 1/2" & weighs .7 Oz or 22 Grams. There were 2 Parenti shops in 2nd quarter of 20th Century, one on Newbury St Boston & one at Hyannis, MA. Delish, Gorgeous unpolished condition. Sold, no price, no info available
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1940 item #628732 (stock #T 1574)
It's not every day you can find sterling silver jewelry signed: BOSTON CINI STERLING. Repeat collector wrote, 'Mimi: I am absolutely WILD about this pendant! It is fabulous. Thanks so much for finding it for me. It is truly unique and special. I had fun wearing it today and got lots of compliments. Keep hunting for the unusual pieces.'
Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Jewelry : American : Pre 1940 item #680591 (stock #T 1588)
SOLD. Fabulous Renaissance Revival Motif Pierced Jadeite Pin Brooch stamped: PERUZZI BOSTON STERLING with Gold wash. Created by Gino M. when he had his workshop named the "Peruzzi Jewel Shop" on Boylston Street in nearby Boston, MA. PS it was next to Cini's (before Cini moved to CA in 1957)! Hefty, highly ornate pin w/fab 30mm pierced green jadeite gem. SOLD, no price, no info.