Here is a whimsical piece of folk art, possibly depicting an Australian Cassowary. A plastic coconut shell serves as the body, the feathered tail and headdress are accented by a furry brown material while the spindly neck and legs made from sticks. Unsigned.
A Black Forest carved wood sculptural study of a wild boar with a 'don't mess with me' aura. The boldly carved and detailed boar, stained, on carved wood plinth, unstained, portraying coarse terrain. Signed bottom of the plinth, "Evert E Klund". In different hand, "'Gunthers (with an umlaut over the 'u'), Germany' Nov. 1946". Ink stamped mark (three times) of an anchor flanked by two stylized 'E's...
This is an exquisite set of nine dresser pieces that are in fantastic shape. The pieces include a cuticle stick, nail buffer, mirror, brush, shoe horn, powder jar, cotton ball jar, toothbrush holder and monogrammed jar. These pieces do show some wear but for their age and the amount of love and use they are in outstanding shape. The mirror is an especially amazing find, very heavy, good quality glass. These pieces date back to the 1920's...
A vintage cheese board from the workshops of Robert Thompson, Kilburn, York, U.K. Hand carved oak with the signature mouse. Measures about 14 7/8" by 7 1/4". Fine example with just a little wear from use.
Large set of foxhunting dummy boards made by English company Duberry & Whatsit. Includes 12 pieces total, 6 horses and 6 fox hounds.
Paper on fiberboard. Largest horse/rider measures 12" tall. Hounds measure approx. 6" tall.
Each horse/rider and dog has a name. Made in the early 80's a hard set to find.
Very good vintage condition. One hound has paper peeling off leg and one is missing a 1/4" chip in his tail. On removeable bases.
Red lacquer and gold sakazuki / sake cup, a ceremonial wine cup. Between the arms of the cross are Japanese signs of good luck. Signed on the back, within the foot rim. Diameter "3 ¼ / 8 cm. Condition: some damp stains (cf. pics).
Antique rectangular-shaped snuff box made of high-quality German pressed birch bark from 19th century Germany. The flip lid features brass hinges embossed in relief with a scene depicting a drunken man sitting on a well pump spout among the trees while two women keep him company. The upper right of the lid features the motto "Guten Morgen Fritz" (Good Morning Fritz)...
Holder Dimension: 3 1/2" x 2"
chip dimension: 1 1/8"
chip color green= 24 pieces
chip color butterscoth= 19 pieces
chip color light tan=19 pices
chip color darker tan=4 pieces
Total number of chips= 87 pieces
A carved wood Mallard Duck decoy with light, hollowed body (in top and bottom section) and nicely defined tail and wing feathers. Painted details and glass eyes. Good, serviceable condition with natural wear from use. This useable decoy would make a great decoration. "H.W. Jones" impressed on the bottom. We were told when acquiring that it was from the Chesapeake Bay area vicinity Delaware. But we found online information from a reputable specialty auction house (with presale estimate for an H.W...
Large 11" long hand painted and hand carved wood German Shepard by Helmut Miller for ANRI of Italy. Very realistic carving with exceptional detailing, this rare piece is signed H. Diller. Measure 11" long, 6.5" high, 5" deep...
This is a handsome pair of Indian hand-carved ivory spice holders. Each unscrews into three sections. The removable perforated tops have elephant finials and the largest section is heavily carved with a scene of a lion pursuing a fawn. Measurement: Height: 4 1/2 inches. Condition: very good.
Nice wooden recipe box in the form of a book. The cover has burnt and painted decoration showing a cocktail shaker and a beverage. The "title" of the book is "The Art of Mixing Cocktails". The cover opens to reveal a storage area for paper recipe cards specifically designed for cocktail recipes. Ca. 1920. Very good condition; the leather binding on the hinge has dried out and has surface flaking. 6-3/4" x 5-1/4".
A vintage English leather traveling case intended to hold a set of shirt studs. The top is embossed "Studs" in gilt letters. The interior has a sueded surface. Though intended for use when traveling, these boxes are an excellent way to store either cufflinks or studs on a daily basis. The bottom is marked "Real Hide Made In England."
Origin: England, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 2-5/8" diameter.
Looking for a handsome and practical gift for his portable office. This is a pocket-sized carved composite letter opener or paper knife with a regal moose atop a mountain peak. Measurement: Length: 6 inches. Condition: excellent; no chips or cracks
A black leather box with white stitching and velvet interior. Measures 8" (top w) x 8" (side width tapering down) x 9.25" (h) x 7" (bottom width). Perfect for a statue or other precious items. Very light wear.
A lovely early 20th century Imperial Russian wooden Easter egg with polychrome decoration of a young peasant couple engaged in a kiss. The image is very sweet and nicely detailed. The back side of the egg bears the gilt letters “XB” for “Christ is Risen.” Careful examination of the drill holes in the egg show even oxidation of unpainted surfaces and the paint has typical aligatoring, supporting a very late 19th or early 20th century age...
This beautifully handcrafted vintage tortoise shell case was made to hold cigars in the 1920's having a stylized leaf design incised in gold metal inside, simple gold clasp and domed rectangular shape. Tests 10K gold. Measures 5 1/2 "x 3". Condition is near perfect. Small round test mark inside case. This item cannot be shipped outside the US. A great addition to a box collection. desk top decor or cigar accessory collector.
A lovely little jar with top that measures 2" x 2-7/8". Label reads"Made in Japan". Light wear.