Arts & crafts wood frame with etched and stained decorative "nature" design showing swimming fish at the lower right and swan in water with moon and stars at the top, c.1900. Very creative and well executed, it measures 16 1/2" tall by 8 3/4" wide. The opening for the picture measures 6 3/4" by 3 1/2". For wall hanging and in very good condition. Beautiful handmade arts & crafts period piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Large, iron figural standing mirror, c.1870. Very decorative - cherubs, women fairies, flowers, hearts, & torch and arrows make up this intricately designed mirror - see photos. It measures 15" wide by 16" long and is extremely heavy. Metalwork is in excellent condition but mirror can use some re-silvering, if desired. Would sit on a dresser but has a back loop for hanging. Very beautiful Victoriana....$25 for insured shipping.
Here is a fabulous piece of crewel which may be used as either a coverlet, wall hanging or rug. The crewel is 100% wool and has a linen backing. Issues: the backing needs to be re-tacked in certain areas, there is minor staining,and the crewel is pilling in a few areas. We prefer not to clean it. Measures 40" x 67".
Signed, hinged, Wavecrest box in the eggcrate design with original lined interior; perfect condition; top with floral design; 3" wide x 2 1/4" tall.
This box, although not signed, appears to be done by DeVez. It has a lovely sceic enamel top of a house in the snow It also is decorated on the sides, and measures 2 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide. It is in perfect condition.
A special box to hold a secret? This is an unusual rectangular bronze casket-form in ornate Gothic Revival style, having cast bas relief, highly decorated with religious motif illustrating scenes from the life of Christ; circa 1870's. The original interior is lined with balsa wood and most likely used as a tobacco cigar caddy box. These boxes were popular souvenirs of the European Grand Tour and were based of the great treasures of Continental Europe...
Frame the pets and gift this unique vintage full-grain leather and haircalf double folding frame, circa 1930’s Measures 4 1/2" high x 3 5/8" wide. Condition is very good with age appropriate wear to backbone hair. The perfect Father’s Day gift!
A picture is worth a thousand words. This High Victorian lacy silvered metal frame has a twig-form border covered with flowers and foliage standing on two feet. Measurements: 9 in. high x 4 in wide; This frame has character, crack to one foot does not not affect balance, minor rust, wear to silver on back. This is a pretty way to display a loved one, a perfect baby or confirmation gift.
Description: Attractive Dresser Box with the mirror Panel, the verso is a portrait of an charming young lady dressed in 18th century style.
Measurements: 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.25"D. Condition Report: Scratches to the wood and a damage to the boxes wood frame.
An Italian Majolica Hand Painted Basket on a Pedestal Base, with an Inset of a Classical Painting of Women. From the 1920's. Dimensions; 11" wide x 8.5" high x 5" deep. Excellent condition.
French Ormolu Rococo style Display Vitrine, glass shelves and ornate reticulated Ormolu metal frame, supported by curved four(4) legs, 15" high to the top of crown, 10" high for shelving display area, 13 1/4" wide-maximum, 4 3/4" deep, for display of small treasures on the table top. Gold Ormolu metal work is in very good condition, and hinges and knob are all original including glass sides, top and shelves and mirror bottom. No damage or restoration.
A fine, high quality matching pair of 1950s-60s signed Lalique 6" glass vases in the Deauville pattern. These vases are acid stamped LALIQUE FRANCE and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...
A Birks pastry lifter or tongs with sterling silver handles. This 10-1/8" long pastry lifter or pastry tongs has hollow handles that are stamped BIRKS STERLING and the chrome plated scissors style blades are stamped GERMANY. This serving piece is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Pair Italian carved Wood decorative hanging Wall Display Brackets or Shelves, 13" high, 13" wide, 6 1/2" deep, deeply carved floral design, natural light color wood, the condition is good.
Set of 5 vintage hangers for a Louis Vuitton Wardrobe trunk. The hangers are wood with metal supports that hold them in the trunk. There are two (2) shirt hangers and three (3) pants hangers in the set. All the hangers are marked. Condition of hangers is excellent, with signs of light use...
Pair Rosewood hand carved Adam style Wall Brackets, Shelves, or Wall Stands, 14" high, 11 1/2" wide, 6 3/8" deep, heavy weight. They are all in good condition.
Rosewood heavy weight hand carved Wall Bracket shelf, Wall Stand, Adam style, 13 3/4" high, 14" wide, 6 1/4" deep, used in Georgetown home in DC during 1970's and 80's. It is easy to hang with metal hook already attached in the back, and we have few other sizes, please inquire. The condition is good.
Pair Rosewood hand carved Wall Bracket, Display Shelf, or hanging Stand, heavy weight yet very delicate Rococo style, 13" high, 14" wide, 7" deep in the center top. The condition is good. I have few smaller sizes, please inquire.
The subject matter of Putti assisting to direct the looker is undeniably charming On this dressing mirror, finely cast with its original beveled mirror, Ca 1940. Dimensions; Measurements as follows, 16 inches in height and 8.5 inches in width and 6 inches in depth. Condition Report; Slight rubbing to the gold from handling otherwise no condition issues noted.
Make a statement when you travel with this absolutely exquisite Morabito of Paris Traveling Necessaire. This fitted case contains everything you need except the comb! 9 bottles, 3 boxes, a manicure set (missing comb and one unidentified piece), brushes and mirror. Pieces are trimmed in fine grained leather or exotic Camphor wood. All pieces fit compactly in this spacious case measuring 20 inches (51 cm)Long, 14 inches (36 cm) Tall and 6 inches (15 cm) Deep...
English Corinthian style Gold leaf on carved wood Wall Bracket or Shelf, very heavy, 13 1/2" high, 18 1/2" wide and 9" deep corner to corner for maximum measurement and 9" deep point to point maximum, and 5 3/4" deep in the narrow center for maximum. The condition is good, few small gold leaf pieces are off.
Gold leaf on carved wood Corinthian style Wall Bracket or Shelf, heavy weight, 13 1/2" high, 18 1/2" wide and 9" deep corner to corner for maximum measurement and 9" deep point to point maximum, and 5 3/4" deep in the narrow center area for maximum. The condition is good, some small gold leaf pieces are off.
Made in Portugal hand painted on Ceramic framed round Mirror, 16" diameter, 1 1/2" deep, frame-1 3/4" wide, 1 1/2" deep, with hand painted design of pleasant and peaceful farm houses and large birds are flying in blue sky. Hole in the back on top is for hanging. The condition is good, no damages.
Pair Italian carved Florentine style Gilded on Wood Display Wall Brackets, or Shelves, 16" high, 14 1/2" wide, 7 1/2" deep-top. The condition is good.
A Jazz Age Art Deco standing flatware box or chest from the 1930s. This unusual beauty has a silver and red paper Deco design over wood construction and it has a fitted interior. It measures 14-1/2" wide, 5" deep and it stands 11-3/4" tall when resting on its base. It has a silver plated clasp on the hinged lid which opens to reveal the plush-lined fitted interior which has a WM. A. ROGERS silk banner...
Pair Italian made gilded wall Bracket/Shelf, 13" high, 10" wide-top, 6 1/2" deep-top, with broad Palm leaf design, tall and thin shelf. The condition is good.
Heavily carved and large wood broad Palm Leaf and Gold trimmed Wall Bracket or Shelf for display object, 16 1/2" high, 16 3/4" wide and 8 1/2" deep-shaped top, I have another bracket is available to make a pair, please inquire. The condition is good, some scratches in wood.
An antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver picture frame circa 1880-1900. This antique 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" frame has a bamboo pattern with a patterned ground; it has a textured snakeskin design paper over wood backing that originally had a support foot for standing up the frame. That is now missing and replaced with a wire so it can be hung on the wall. The frame front has copper round-head nails. It retains the original patterned backing paper and glass window...
It is an old display box with plastic glass.
Height : 19.5cm
Good condition.
A selection of 9 hand painted apothecary jars ranging in age from antique to vintage. All are in good condition with some minor wear to the enamels and gilt. Each one carries their original lid...
Set of three vintage glass vases as follows:
1 - White stem vase with central hand-painted rose with a lattice top and bottom border accented with gilt. On the base in green "Hand Painted by Paris Style" plus a logo. Size is 7-3/4" high. Condition very good, with no breaks or cracks.
1 - White stem vase with hand-painted stem of blue bells. Artist signed...
Antique blue opaline glass vase with a gilt ormolu top border and a family crest. In very good condition, no breaks or cracks. This vase is approximately 6-1/2" high.
This Tiffany pin, designed by Paloma Picasso, is 18k gold and measures 3.5cm x 2cm(1 1/4in x ¾ in). It is imprinted on the back with Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co, 750.
DESCRIPTION: A handsome pair of walnut wood Neoclassical style carved and stained candle prickets with circular tops above turned, tapered and fluted shafts with leaf tip ornaments, above swelled bases with splayed feet. Italian, 20th century; silver and gilt highlights on each. Unmarked, good condition. DIMENSIONS: Overall height 25.25".
DESCRIPTION: Vintage wood advertising crate with “Jell-O” and other messages stenciled on four sides; dovetailed corners. Good condition, expected usage ware, sturdy. DIMENSIONS: 14” long x 6” high x 8”deep.
Italian made Gilded Wood half moon shape top Wall Bracket, Shelf, 11 1/2" high, 12" wide-back widest, 6" deep, the condition is good.
Italian made Gilded Wood Wall Bracket, Shelf, simple design, 10 1/4" high, 10 1/4" wide-back side, 4 1/4" deep, the condition is good.
A wonderful French Art Deco cocktail pick set featuring a Scottie dog (Scottish terrier) carved from Indonesian Macassar ebony. The severely linear carving of the dog is nicely accented by the natural markings of the wood. The dog has inlaid white eyes. The set is completed with eleven cocktail picks topped with colorful orbs. This set could certainly be used for olives or cherries in a cocktail, but could also be used as food picks for hors d'oeuvres.
- Origin: France, ca. 1930.
- Co...
A delightful French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of a carved rosewood cat arching his back to hiss at a little chrome snail. A wooden rack holds six chrome cocktail picks, each topped with a snail. All are presented on a macassar ebony base. Sets such as these were used in French homes as well as on the bar counters at cafes.
- Origin: France, ca. 1935.
- Condition: excellent, all original, one pick has very minor plating wear visible on close inspection.
- Dimensions:...
An unusual French Art Deco cocktail pick set featuring a stylized snail carved from beautifully-grained macassar ebony. The snail has a very unusual streamline aerodynamic appearance and colorful phenolic ornaments on the antennae. The set is completed with an ebony and bakelite "basket" holding chrome cocktail picks with multicolored phenolic heads.
- Origin: France, ca. 1935.
- Condition: excellent, all original.
- Dimensions: 6" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" high.
A carved horn cocktail pick set in the form of a flying bird that looks rather like an albatross. The bird has inset glass eyes. The natural coloring of the horn is used to good effect in the bird’s wing and tail feathers. The set is completed with a holder containing ten cocktail picks with horn finials. Cocktail pick holders (“porte-piques”) were once a fixture on the bar of every café in France and were sometimes used in the home as well. Horn sets were popular in the 1950s. Usually ma...
A nice mid-century modern French cocktail pick set featuring a blonde wood stylized snail with a chrome shell. He's perched on a set of chrome leaves that hold the six chrome and plastic-topped cocktail picks. Cocktail pick holders ("porte-piques") were once a fixture of every French bar and café. They can be used to spear olives or cherries for cocktails or to serve small hors d'oeuvres.
- Origin: France, ca. 1960.
- Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 3-5/8" high.
- Condition: exce...
A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of Gideon the duck and his snail friend worked in chrome on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who created a comic strip called "The Adventures of Gideon" in 1923. It was immensely popular and Rabier was commissioned to make a range of entertaining barware. Few of Rabier's designs were signed, but this example is signed with his full name. The twelve picks have red bakelite finials. Cocktail pic...
Outstanding quality best describes this 1960's sterling silver gold gilt with fire enamels on guilloche table pill box. Handmade by Italian silversmith Renato Salimbeni, even the bottom is intricately engraved. Fully hallmarked. Measures 2.5" long, 1.75" wide, and 0.75" high. Salimbeni Renato was active between 1963 and 1971
Made in Portugal Ceramic framed hand painted round Mirror, 16" diameter, 1 1/2" deep, 1 3/4" wide frame, hand painted bird, little houses with fence, very charming scenery. The condition is good.
Made in Portugal Ceramic oval shape hand painted Mirror, 23" high, 19" wide, 1 3/4" deep, frame width is almost 2" wide, hand painted houses, fence under blue sky, very charming country scenery. The condition is good.
Original circa 1930's Chocolat Vinay box, circular, 9 3/4" diameter, 2 1/8" in height, the outer surfaces covered in lithographed patterns featuring what appear to be white roses against a Deco style patterned background. The interior of the box is printed in a gold and violet rose pattern. The bottom is a dark red, with the identification of the manufacturer of the chocolates. The box though it exhibits heavy wear---on the surfaces, and edges----retains a collectability. It is clearly an in...
Old Counsellor cigar box, altered by hand, painted black, fitted with red felt interior compartments to hold jewelry, the lid carved and painted in a Deco design. The box measures 8 3/4" by 6 1/4" by 2 3/4". On the bottom one can see under the paint the original incised declarations of authenticity of the cigars, including notary public seal from Ulster County, New York, and other information that is difficult to decipher. There is a small locking mechanism and four platform feet have been ad...
Japanese Cedar Wood double Scroll Storage box, ca. 1940, 22" long, 6"wide, 4" high, pair scrolls in one box, the condition is good.
This little wooden box is a fantasy delight to hold your most often worn rings and other jewels. It has a leather-look surface embossed with a gryffon rampant on top. The edges and all sides are ornately patterned. It as a lock, but the key has disappeared into the mists of time. There are some minor scuffs on surface. The box is 4¼” x 3½” x 2¼” in size. The age unknown, best guess is midcentury.
English imitation of Chineses export porcelain, Lowestoft porcelain. Federal 8.5x6” Leaf shape English. The Lowestoft porcelain factory was a soft-paste porcelain factory which was active during the mid 18th and early 19th century in Lowestoft, England.
1940’s French ormolu filigree gold gilt display box casket with putti, angels. An unusual shaped round casket that tapers down to rest on 4 delicate feet. Featuring pinkish amber beveled glass panels with 6 oval side panels flanked on each side with standing putti, arms raised. A nice larger size measuring 7.5” diameter x 5.25" high, it is in near perfect original condition with just few age spots on the lining.
Sterling and wood domino set
Mexico - mid century
28 wood tiles studded with sterling dots
Comes with original rosewood storage box
Marked Plata 925 on silver disk on top of box
Each tile measures 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Box measures 7" long x 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall
Excellent vintage condition
Rare Royal Floretta Ware porcelain falcon or condor humidor tobacco jar. In excellent condition, it measures 8" long, 5.5" high. 5.5" wide. The base is 4" diameter/square. Dates 1940s
Two(2) Chinese Fabric Covered Storage Boxes, one is older - 10" wide, 6" high, 6" deep, and newer one - 2 section inside, 11 1/2" wide, 5 " high, 6" deep.
three(3) Chinese Blue Fabric covered Storage Boxes, Rectangle long box - 4 divided section - 2" high, 10" wide, 3 5/8" deep, Rectangle short high box - 3 5/8" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4 1/4" deep in 2 sections inside, Flat long and wide box - 1 3/8" high, 9 5/8" wide, 4 1/4" deep.
Chinese Blue Fabric covered large Storage Box, yellow silk lined - 9 1/2" high, 14" wide, 13" deep.
Five(5) Chinese blue Fabric Covered Storage Boxes - 2 sections inside - 3" high, 7" wide, 4" deep.
Three(3) Chinese Blue Fabric covered Storage boxes, largest box - 3 section inside, 6 1/2" high, 8" wide, 7 1/4" deep, Medium size box - 2 section inside, 3 3/4" high, 5 3/4" wide, 5 1/2" deep, smallest box - 3" high, 5" wide, 4 3/4" deep.
Carved Wood Panels "Vita" and "Mori", circa 1897 Both panels measure 15 x 14". Priced for the pair.