DESCRIPTION: A very good woven oak-splint basket in lobed buttocks form, used as a field gathering basket or a market basket for goods. This large early 1900’s Pennsylvania basket has a sturdy bentwood handle with double bentwood-wrapped rims; old varnish finish. Very good condition with minor usage wear. For size reference, the last photo in this listing shows this basket displayed on top of our Country Corner Cabinet (#A-CBL2). DIMENSIONS: 20” wide x 17" high.
Lovely covered dresser box attributed to Artisti Barovier, circa 1920s. In green with applied pink "pasta glass" details and a beautifully crafted purple and green bunch of grapes on the lid. The entire piece is lightly iridescent, making it glow and reflect in the light. This thin and light piece has a snap pontil, and is a rare piece of early Murano glass. Measures approximately 5" in diameter and 3.5" tall. Excellent condition.
Circa 1950-60, very heavy sterling silver hinged or jointed fish bottle opener with abalone (mother of pearl) and black onyx eyes. Made in Mexico, it is fully hallmarked including 925 on the back side of the tail. Excellent condition, it measures 7.25" long and weights 5.48 oz.
Here is a classic Stig Lindberg design. It is number 39 out of 125 made in 1981. Measurements are 12" by 15 1/2". Excellent condition. One of the last works of the master. Signed Stig L and dated (19)81. This work of art is called "Cinderella".
An exceptional example of the work of Ingrid and Erich Triller. This vase measures 5" tall and is 3" in diameter. On the underside is painted Triller and Tobo. The glaze is a complex of blue/grey. Mint condition.
A 7 ½ inch diameter gold Aurene vase by Steuben. The vase is shape 354 and is properly marked “Aurene 354" around the polished pontil. The vase has a flared out scalloped rim and stands 4 ½ inches tall. The vase is perfect.
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RARE Super Bright Murano Cased YELLOW and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flip Top Bowl and Mushroom Lighter SET!!! Documented as Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s, and pictured in the Weil Ceramics and Glass Catalog!!! The bowl is very large, and heavy, at 6 3/4" across. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...
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Very Large Murano Cased SFUMATO Bubbles and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass GOOSE or DUCK Sculpture!!!Attributed to AURELIANO TOSO!!! The white color is made of tiny bubbles (smoke) inside the bird. Other than some brown marks on the glass from the tools used, it is without damage (chips, nicks, fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 9 3/4" tall (24.76 cm) x 4 3/4" long (12.06 cm) ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ..........
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RARE and Large Murano Cased BLUE Core Art Glass Abstract Bird or Chick Sculpture!!! Attributed to Antonio DA ROS for CENEDESE!!! The piece is very minimal-modern in design, and has Gold Flecks on the beak. There are NO damages (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 5 3/4" tall x 6 1/4" long x 3 3/4" wide ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
With it's GREAT color and style this Venini will fit easily into your Retro 50's decor! This Venini Fazzoletto measures just over 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall, and is 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter. The Turquoise interior is cased with a layer of latimo glass. Ground pontil, and signed "venini/Murano/Italia" on the bottom. The mark is difficult to read being white on white, but I've included a addtional contrast adjusted photograph to more clearly show the mark...
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Amazing Murano Cased BLACK, SFUMATO and GOLD FLECK Art Glass PONY Horse!!! Attributed to Alfredo BARBINI or Seguso Vetri D' Arte circa 1940s!!! The piece has 1 small nick to the bottom as shown in the last photo. Otherwise has no damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 6 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" long ... International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
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Rare Delicate and Elegant Murano COBALT and WHITE Hand Blown Art Glass Dancing Figurine or Sculpture!!! Similar designs are attributed to Vittorio ZECCHIN and Napoleon MARTINUZZI, circa 1930s!!! Very delicate piece, with White accents throughout. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks)...
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AMAZING Murano OPALESCENT and AVENTURINE Stripes CONCH Shell Bowl!!! Unsure of attribution but similar to Seguso and Barbini seashell pieces! There is NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 9 1/2" long x 7" wide x 3 1/8" high ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
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Unusual Venetian TOPAZ and Cobalt Blue Art Glass Powder or Jewelry Box!!! Done in thin glass, with decorative handles. Believe it is early 1900's. It has NO damage (chips, nicks or fleabites). In EXCELLENT Condition!!!
Measures 6 3/4" wide x about 3" tall ….. International Buyers WELCOMED!!! ........ Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Cotton hand made sunbonnet quilt, c.1930's. There are 42 sunbonnets in this 64" by 78" quilt. The sunbonnets are made of various fabrics and are highlighted with large black stitching on a white background. The back is made of red and blue floral fabrics. Excellent condition.....$75 for nsured USA shipping.
A Siam style budha cast bronze head made at Bien Hoa professional School in Vietnam circa 1930. Nice reproduction and beautiful patina. The Bien Hoa school was created in 1906 by French administrators who, seeing Vietnamese art and culture disappear during colonization, wanted to safeguard this important Vietnamese artistic heritage. The school was therefore created, it housed hundreds of Annamese students who became sculptors, painters, ceramists, cabinetmakers etc.....
1920's Weller Pottery garden frog in coppertone and green glazes. In excellent condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc, it measures 5" long and 4" high. Incised signature on bottom reads: Weller Pottery
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Filigrana ribbons, red-orange aventurine and blue millefiori canes Italian art glass cabinet vase. Documented to Salviati & Co., with intact original label still attached. It reads "Salviati & Co. Venice - Made In Italy". The label dates to the 1950s, but the piece is created in an earlier Venetian style. It has 4 "eyes" around the body. Very unusual little piece...
Daum's well-known vintage Pate de Verre glass plaque, 'La Danse'. The figurine is 10 1/2 inches (27 cm) long, 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) wide. It is in fine condition (there are some fine craquellaire, typical of Pate de Verre glass items - see picture).
Offered is this pair of exceptional, cameo-etched Bohemian glass floor vases - the vases are monumental-sized (each vases is approximately 20 inches or 51 cm tall and 8 inches or 20 cm wide). The ruby-flashed vases are in excellent condition (there are a few fabrication flaws in the form of bubbles, typical of hand-made glass articles (see last picture). Unsigned - probably made by Moser.
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A Durand glass, blue iridescent vase, made around 1925 by Vineland Glassworks - the iridescence is similar to Steuben's, 'Aurene' and Tiffany's, 'Favrile'. The vase is 8 inches tall and 4 1/4 inches wide. Polished pontil. It is in fine condition (there is a spurious, 'LCT' at the bottom). Like many Durand glass objects, the vase is unsigned - it is guaranteed to be by Durand in their Shape Number 1730 (please refer to page 160 of Meschi's book for this vase-shape).
Brilliant Cut Glass Hinged Box - This box, all original, is a very unusual size, as the glass lid is considerable smaller than the jar itself. I don't know patterns, and it is not signed, but I do know that its quite lovely, the top matches the bottom, and its in perfect condition. It measures 4 1/4" tall x 5" diameter on the top and 6" diameter on the bottom.
This Hobe sterling 14K vermeil floral bouquets of stemmed blooms entwined with ribbons and bows is made in the 1940s. It is 2 3/8" long by 1 5/8" tall x 3/4" deep. Marvelous detail.
This is a lovely hanging fixture, circa 1920's done in caramel and blue slag glass and decorated with metal birds on the border. It is in perfect condition, and measures approximately 22" diameter x 14" to top without chain.
Tapio Wirkkala modernist blown glass vase with engraved spiral lines to body
1950's
6 1/8" tall
Top opening - 3 1/2" wide
Engraved Tapio Wirkkala Iittala
Very good vintage condition
Nursery rhyme-themed sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany in New York. Round and curved. Handle solid and curvilinear with goose neck mounts. On handle is low-relief depiction of Old King Cole, who has "called for his pipe and called for his bowl." A dense olden-days scene with no room for the "fiddlers three." There's plenty of room for engraving, though. Fully marked including postwar pattern no. 25352. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 5 5/8 x D 4 3/8 in...
Pair of antique hand painted eight lobed pottery urns with handles made by Thomas Forester and Sons. Each alternating lobe has a design of hand painted flowers against a cream background surrounded by a dark blue lobe hand-painted with gilt flowers and other design motifs. The collar of the urns, handles as well as the urn head also painted in the same rich dark blue with gilt. The inside of the urn is painted in gilt...
Antique cloth doll with center seam face, nice pinched nose, bead eyes with feather stitched eyebrows...
19th/20th Century cylindrical bone scroll holder inscribed and stained with insects, moths, and frog, surmounted by a carved rootwood figure of a crawling toad. It is 7 1/4" tall and has a character mark to base.
A similar item sold at Bonhams Auction a few years ago.
A very good 19th century French silver tastevin (wine taster). This example is the in Burgundian style with repousse and engraved grape and leaf decoration around the bowl, rather than the more typical “perles” and fluted “godrons.” The handle, however, is in the classic style of two snakes grasping an apple symbolizing the Garden of Eden and the temptations of wine.The handle and the side of bowl are stamped with French 1st standard silver marks (950/1000 pure silver) and an unidentifie...
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver tray frame by Los Ballesteros of Taxco, Mexico, handwrought tray adorned with malachite inset on the rim. Dimensions 10 1/8 inches long 7 1/8 inches wide. Marked. In excellent condition. Heavy gauge silver. Superb tray! Weight a heavy 15.2 ozs.
An elegant set of six gilt sterling silver mint julep spoons, the bowls decorated in the form of a pair of overlapping mint leaves. The stems are hollow, so they can be used as sippers, too. The spoons can also be used for iced tea. The gilding is a beautiful, rich shade of gold. The spoons are marked “Tiffany & Co. Sterling”.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original, gilding intact. Dimensions: 8-1/2” long. Weight: 74.3 grams.
Being offered is a rare and special circa 1940 sterling silver bowl by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico. Handwrought bowl with allover spot hammering; fluted rim. Perfect for olives, nuts, guacomole etc. Dimensions: 4 1/2 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Weight 10 oz.
This pair of porcelain plates was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1925. The date code indicates this year. The floral painting is signed by E. Phillips. The plates were produced especially for the retailer Ovington Brothers in New York. These plates measure 10 1/2 inches in diameter. They have a two inch crimson red border that is overlaid with elaborate raised gilding. Brilliantly colored flowers fill the centers of each plate. A cream colored border decorated with more raised gi...
These 8 champagne glasses or sherbets were produced in Sweden by Orrefors. We believe they were made in the 1960s. The style is very “Modern.” The opening measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and they are 4 3/4 inches high. They are all signed with a stylus on the foot. The glass is extremely thin at the rim then increases thickness to accommodate the cut pattern. They are colored with a pale amethyst tint. They are hand cut in a geometric pattern rather like a honey comb. The cuts reflect...
A Large Hammered Sterling Silver 1927 Golf Trophy from Sedlacek & Co. in Los Angeles. Blue enamel logo "A G C" with golf clubs. Engraved "Invitational Tournament 1927" and "Second Flight Winner." Measures about 9 1/4" across and 7" tall. Weighs about 37 ounces, this is not the silver weight, as the base is weighted. Impressive piece, being sold as-found, has dings to top edge, crimping and excess solder where bowl is attached to pedestal and scattered flaws. Nice period example.
A rare sterling silver bar spoon/cocktail muddler in the "Aztec" pattern by Hector Aguilar. This very handsome design was one of Aguilar's most icon creations. The long spoon can be used to stir cocktails and is heavy enough to be used as a muddler, as well. The reverse is stamped with the mark used by Aguilar from 1955 until 1962.
Origin: Mexico, 1955-62. Condition: excellent, light surface scratching from normal use. Dimensions: 9-1/4" long. Weight 70.3 gr.
A signed Avon Coppersmith hammered copper lamp from the workshops of Arthur Cole, former Roycroft artisan. Measures about 13 1/2" tall, shade about 8" across and weighs over 2 1/2 pounds. A rare example.
Jacobean or Tudor style Cast Architectural Element of Saint George slaying the dragon there are various paint traces throughout we date this at least Victorian if not Jacobean period. The material is some kind of lime plaster that is yellowish and not the normal white plaster we are accustom to seeing . This came from the Virginia house an incredible Jacobean style mansion that was donated in 1929 to the state by the Ambassador and his wife. H: approx. 7".
W: approx. 7 1/2".
D: approx. 2 1...
Chinese Han Dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD tomb offering pottery jar in Green glaze the foot has a few spur fragments from firing . The glaze with a wonderful iridescent sheen. Size H 4.5" by 5.5" wide
Center bowl of opalescent glass with irregular aventurine patches floating in pools of clear teal-blue. Slightly irregular oval, almost egg shaped, bowl measures a (HUGE!) 19 inches (48 cm) by 13 (33 cm) and is 2.5 inches (6 cm) deep. Bowl has a flat bottom with a polished pontil and retains its blue and silver Murano Glass, made in Italy label. Likely an Ermanno Toso design of 1950/1960. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960.
REPLY below. Signed 2 pc early Boston shield maker's mark: GUGLIELMO CINI STERLING and C. CINI marks on this 100 grams,
3.5 Oz bold bracelet & brooch (larger 3" earlier version) suite showing motifs of Prince of Wales Feathers & Crown.
Note: That here the crown is an applied piece and NOT a cheaply cast set.
This set is Not being currently made using the original molds, as they have Not existed since before the 1957 move from Boston to West Coast.
Don't be fooled by poorly m...
Aesthetic movement hand hammered silverplate soup tureen featuring a large heron by Mermond Jaccard and Co of St. Louis, MO. In excellent condition, it measures 9.5" including finial and 12" diameter at widest. Circa 1920-1950
Fabulous circa 1920s Murano candlesticks in ruby red, a color rarely seen in early Italian glass. Each candle stick has two applied opaque green glass pears with black stems. The execution and design of this pair is exceptional. In excellent condition. Unsigned. Each just under 10" tall. Note: the photos make the items look as though they are leaning. This is just a sign of my bad photography and not a problem with the items. More photos of this item can be seen on my website PlanetGlass.net.
Beautiful arts and crafts handmade sterling and jade decorative box. Made of very heavy gauge silver, it is decorated with an applied silver design, beads, braiding, and a hand carved light green jade stone set in the center. The box is signed "STERLING" and is in excellent condition and measures 4 1/2" by 3 3/8" and is 1 3/8" high. Beautiful, rich design....$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
This doll has a lot going for her. (The lines that you see on her face are two seams and the rest are slight ripples in the fabric that are catching the light, there are no tears). She is all original and she is an older woman with gray hair. She has a tired expression on her face but her face is still kindly looking. Her dress is a gauze type of material with a black and tan flower design. She has a slip and pantaloons. Her arms and legs are jointed. She is stuffed with cotton medium firm. She ...
Beautiful unsigned Steuben gold ruby cut to clear champagne glass. Make your Veuve Clicquot champagne taste even better in this 6 1/8 inch tall Steuben champagne glass in colorless crystal with a red border. The glass matches shape 6596 in the factory drawings and is decorated in the "Fountain" pattern as shown in plate 7.42 of Dimitroff’s "Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass." The glass will hold 6 ounces There is no damage.
A Grand Lenox Belleek Vase, Artist Signed by Frances Mayer and dated June 8 1927. It has a Gilt Border with Pheasants Front and Reverse. Dimensions 15.5" high x 5.5" in diameter. Excellent condition
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue and silver flecks Italian art glass biomorphic bowl. The piece is cased over with clear glass, and pulled from underneath to create the shape. It has very heavy silver leaf throughout. A statement piece for any table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish as well. Mid Century Era. Measures 9” x 8 1/2” x 3” high.
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Being offered is an exquisite circa 1955 sterling silver bowl by Conquistador, of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist footed bowl with a stylized lid featuring a three dimensional flower motif.
Dimensions: 5 inches diameter by 2 1/2 inches tall. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb design and construction.
Vetreria Alfredo Barbini incalmo spherical vase consisting of fused transparent amethyst and amber hemispheres, with cut and polished opening. Height is 9.5 inches (24 cm) Diameter at equator 10 inches (25.4 cm). No chips, cracks or repairs, few minor surface scratches. Inscribed: Barbini Murano. Circa 1970
Very well crafted silver box heavily decorated with exotic flower motif, Oogstfeest 1954 marking and logo on the base. 3"L x 3"W x .7/8"H. Good condition.
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Beautiful large vintage Murano handblown white opalescent swirl with blue rim Italian art glass heart shaped bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. Made with thick glass, with indents on the rim. Very heavy. Can be used as a display piece on any table. Use it as a catchall, or candy dish as well. Mid Century Era. Measures 8 1/8" x 7 1/4" x 3 1/8" high.
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A fine silver tastevin inset with a 1772 silver 8 reales coin from the reign of Carlos III. The deeply-curved sides of the tastevin are decorated in a characteristically Spanish baroque style with ornate chasing and engraving. The handle is in the form of a curled dragon-like creature.
Though they were fashionable in France in the 19th century, coin tastevins only became stylish in Spain around 1950. Generally, they were made by high-end silversmiths as custom orders by clients who provided...
A small fire polished Galle cameo squatty cordial. The orange spider mum decoration is on a colorless ground which has a satin finish on the interior. The signature appears to be signature 9 as shown in Blount "French Cameo Glass." The signed piece is 1 ½ inches tall and 2 inches in diameter and there are no imperfections.
Simple, classic designs!
A collection of pencil neck vases and a large brandy snifter all in satinato glass. Orange, green, blue and yellow satinato colors are represented. All pieces have a clear satinato foot. Pieces were designed and made by Carlo Moretti for Rosenthal-Netter.
Original Rosenthal-Netter labels or remnants of same on the bases of several of the pieces.
Varying heights of 17, 14, 10 1/4, and 6 1/2 inches (43, 35.6, 26 and 16.5 cm)
Condition is excellen...
Swedish Neoclassical 830 silver serving bowl, 1932. Ovoid bowl with high-looping end handles and raised foot. Engraved leaf-and-dart mouth rim. Pierced colonnade foot rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (G. Graumann) and date code. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 3 3/4 x L 11 x W 4 3/4 in. Weight: 8.7 troy ounces. #BZ125
Dating from the mid 1960's, this is a stunning 3 strand faux pearl necklace with an elaborate gold tone pave and emerald & sapphire cabochon clasp.
The shortest strand--including the clasp--is 16" (41cm) long. The clasp is 1 1/4" (3.6cm) wide and the pearls are 10mm in diameter. The gilt metal clasp has pave rhinestones and deep blue and emerald green unfoiled cabochons. The pearl strands are hand knotted. The necklace is signed on the back of the clasp with the K.J.L. Laguna cartouche, one of...
Raymond Gallucci - 20th century, Pa. studio potter.
Handthrown vase - stands approx. 10 3/4" tall.
Student of Mantz.
Collections - The Smithsonian Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the James Michener Museum.
Exhibition - Ceramic Masterworks - at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia - 2002.
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Really Unusual Murano ORANGE Sommerso and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass WOMAN Candlestick Sculpture!!! Her face is incredibly detailed. She is carrying a large Vase on her head, and has a Gold Leaf Scarf and Belt, with her breasts Exposed! The piece has an Orange Core, and triangle Skirt that lets her stand up. Still doing research on the attribution, but consistent with Salviati pieces. It has NO damage (chips, nicks, fleabites or impact marks)...