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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 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.

A rare pair of fluted 1920s French Bistro Cordial glasses measuring 4” x 2”

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.

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...

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.

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.

Vintage circa 1960's wood jewelry or trinkets footed casket, stamped on bottom Made in Italy, 7" high by 5 1/2" high by 4" wide. There are two drawers in which to place treasures and small items. There is a lot of gilt painted area with incised fleur de lis type designs and other diamond-shaped designs. There is wear on the knobs and in a number of other places, which contribute to a feeling of antiquity.

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. On the base further french writing in gilt. Size is 9-1/2" high...

Five(5) Chinese blue Fabric Covered Storage Boxes - 2 sections inside - 3" high, 7" wide, 4" deep.

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...

Circa 1925 antique or vintage (about 100 years old!) framed ornate manuscript style ode to the home and house, from the writings of poet and author Maurine Hathaway, with gilt background and intriguing spots of color, measuring 10 1/2" by 9 1/2" fully opened out. The piece is hinged in the middle so is meant to stand on its own on a table top. I do not believe the color and gilt hand applied, though, it gives that appearance. The inspiration is clearly from medieval manuscripts...

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.

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!

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.

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, 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.

Chinese Blue Fabric covered large Storage Box, yellow silk lined - 9 1/2" high, 14" wide, 13" deep.

Four(4) chinese Fabric Storage boxes for porcelain, jade or other precious items storing inside safe, secure pretty boxes, Red Box(8 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 3 3/4" high, Blue and White fabric box(7 1/4" x 4 1/2", 1 3/4" high), Chinese Character Fabric Box(8" x 5" x 4 3/4" high), Blue and Gold Box (6" x 7" x 4" high), lined inside the boxes, in good condition.

This lovely sterling brush has a marquise-shaped porcelain insert with a blue and white Dutch windmill scene. It was manufactured by the Alvin Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island. This company, currently a division of Gorham, was founded in 1886 and was known for its sterling flatware, hollow ware, toilet ware, and novelties. The brush bears two marks for the company along with STERLING, 250 C, and Pat app for. Pre 1920

Fenton Blue Opalescent Oval Bon Bon Hobnail is in mint condition. It has the most unusual small "wing handles". It measures 8.75" (widest) by 7.5" and is 3.5" high. If you need more photos, please ask. Made in the 1950's, no logo.

Japanese Cedar Wood double Scroll Storage box, ca. 1940, 22" long, 6"wide, 4" high, pair scrolls in one box, the condition is good.

Two(2) Japanese Kiri Wood Storage Boxes, old meiji period, larger box(9 3/8" x 7 3/8", 3" high), smaller(7 1/2" x 4 1/2", 2" high, both boxes are in good used condition.

Three(3) Chinese Fabric covered Storage Boxes, 2 long blue fabric boxes(13 1/2" x 4 3/8" x 3 7/8" high, 1 pink box(11 1/4" x 4" x 4" high), lined white fabric, and in good condition.

Japanese Kiri Wood Scroll Storage Box, 24 1/2 long, 3 1/2 high, 3" wide, in old used condition.

Japanese Kiri Wood Old Storage Box, divided 2 sections inside, outside box(8 3/4" x 4 1/4", 7" high, inside each size(3 3/4" x 4 1/8", 6 1/4" high), in good condition.