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Unsigned hand-tinted photograph of a stream/pond scene. Image size is 5 7/8 by 3 3/4 inches, mat size is 9 5/8 by 7 5/8 inches. Framed size is 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. Condition is good with a water stain on left side of mat near frame, small white spot on mat in upper right of image. Pre-1940, original frame and backing, very minor damage to lower right frame corner. Horizontal coloration difference is due to lighting when taking photo of framed work, not a flaw.

Heart shaped pin and round earring set of japanned (black) metal. Each clear rhinestone is prong set in a frame so they a very prominent. The pin features graduated rhinestones where the earrings are identically sized stones. The earrings are clip back. Pin measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches, the earrings are 1 inch in diameter. Circa 1950's. Marked Austria on earrings.

Copper Pin Tray made by Rebajes. Tray measures 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) in diameter. The overall condition is fair, as the tray is "out of round" and has some stains and marks. Signed Rebajes. circa 1950's

Sterling overlay Vase with an overall floral pattern of Iris, Lilies and Butterflies. Marked in several places sterling. Vase stands 8 inches tall, is 5 5/8 inches wide at the top and tapers to 4 inches at the base. Manufacturer unknown.

Carved Shell Cameo set in a silver frame with a gold colored rope twist accent. The frame is marked only 800 in an oval and is most likely Italian. The carving is excellent, with highlights of different colors left in the hair. The frame has a pin closure and a moveable bail so it can be worn as a pin or a pendant. The profile of the woman and mark on the frame suggests Victorian era of 1875 - 1880's. Condition is excellent.

Great miniature vase attributed to Fratelli Toso. Red, white and blue murrines on a red ground with an acid matte finish. Vase measures 2 inches (5 cm) tall and is 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Unmarked. Circa 1960's

Double gourd shaped pinch-waist glass vase in purple and white marble glass. The vase stands 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) tall and is 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) in diameter. Black Carlo Moretti label to base. Circa 1980

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Paperweight, 6 Green canne centered ruffled Latimo and raspberry florets surrounding a central ruffled floret of the same design on a gold foil or aventurine ground. Measures 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide by 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) tall. Remnants of blue and silver foil Toso label. Condition is excellent with no scratches or bruises. Circa 1950 - 1960.

Beautiful two-tone sterling necklace in a modern geometric pattern, with a heavy box clasp. Marked on the clasp MEXICO TL-51 925

Scrambled glass paperweight, millefiori, broken canes, chunks and blurred murrines cased in a light raspberry or amethyst glass (hard to tell but definitely not colorless glass) Measures 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) wide by 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) tall. Has KB Import label and Blue on silver foil AF MURANO Cockerel label. Condition is excellent with no bruises, cracks or chips. Circa 1950 - 1960.

Fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in an unusual bicolor combination of black (dark reddish purple) glass cased in a medium blue opaque glass, giving the over all effect of a black interior with grey-blue exterior. Vase has an undulating rim rather than pulled points. There is a tiny pinhead size burst bubble (fleabite) to the rim, and two tiny areas with surface scratches. No cracks or repairs. Polished pontil with Fratelli Toso export label. Stands 3 (7.6 cm) inches tall and is 4 (10 cm) inches in...

Fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase with undulating rim in red (exterior) and white (interior) glass. The technique for fusing the two colors of glass is known as incamiciato. The vase measures 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and is 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) in diameter. Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs. This has some minor wear to the base as expected. Some tooling marks are visible where the artist crimped the rim, these occur during manufacturing and are not damage. Circa 1950's. Export lab...

Black swirls on background of burnt orange glass form this letter holder from a desk set series produced by Salviati in the late 1970's. The piece stands 4 inches (10 cm) tall, 6 inches (15 cm) wide, and is 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep. There is a small, less than 1/8 inch (.3 cm), flake on the edge of the piece, but otherwise in fine condition. Circa 1975

Pair of finely detailed and colored, heavy, original painted cast iron bookends. They feature a log cabin with a red roof, surrounded by a forest of tall trees and shrubs beneath a full moon in a midnight blue sky. The casting is high quality with the trees and cabin in relief. The colors are original in red, green, blue, gold, brown, and white. Each bookend stands 6 1/4" (15.9 cm) tall, 4 1/2" (11.4 cm) wide, 2" (5 cm) deep and weighs 2 lbs. 4 oz. (4 lbs. 8 oz. for the pair). They are in ve...

Green and yellow duck figural on a clear decanter in the form of a rock formation (or iceberg?. Seguso made these decanters for Luxardo in the 1960's. Height of the duck/decanter is 12 inches (30cm). Condition is very good with no chips, cracks or repairs, tiny rough spot to underside of one wing tip. Unsigned. Please note: the blue water in the deacanter was added only to take the photo, and will not be present when shipped.

Vase with Leaves and Berries design. Marked Rookwood (RP mark, with 14 flames), dated XXVIII (1928), mold number 2139, designed by Lorinda Epply. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Color is Dusty Rose ground with green highlights around the rim. Height: 4 6/8 inches

Kosta "Dark Magic" vase designed and hand-formed by Vicke Lindstrand. Vase stands 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) tall. Very organic form in gray cased glass. Color of vase varies with the angle and intensity of light. Vase does have a 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) scratch on the surface, shown in photos. No other damage. Signed Kosta LH 1605/V. Lindstrand. Circa 1958/59.

Cuff and Necklace in Rebajes classic Leaf motif with fine black patination. Cuff measures 2 inches (5 cm) and fits a 7 1/4 inch (18 cm) wrist comfortably without adjustment. The necklace is 15 1/2 (38 cm)inches in length and is 7/8 inch (2 cm) wide. The necklace lays flat due to the construction of the links, and the clasp fastens securely. Both the Cuff and Necklace are in excellent condition. Cuff is signed Rebajes, necklace is unsigned. Circa 1950's.