Measurements: total length: 30" horse head only: 5.5" long x 1.5" high x 1.25" widest shaft: 7/8" top diameter x
5/8" bottom diameter
Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this is a beautifully carved, highly detailed horse head cane having two gold filled repousse collars surrounding the rosew ...click for details
I believe that this is another Victorian souvenir of the Grand Tour popular with the new middle class of American at the turn of the last century. The entire spoon is carved from some type of translucent horn -- worn very smooth and of a warm brown color. ...click for details
This tartan ware box is Victorian and has a partial label that appears to read "casket." I believe this was a container for a spool of thread. There is some light scuffing to the surface. Please look at all of the photos.
Measurements: 5 1/2" closed; 9" open; 1" at the widest point
This is a truly charming piece of American folk art. I do not know the origin of the piece - whether it is Native American or sailor made, but I do believe that it dates to the end of the 19th century because of the design andthe lovely, soft golden beige color or the bone. ...click for details
This is a 19th c. calling card case with an ivory calling card for Lindsay Ferris (which was found inside of the case when it was purchased at a local estate). The carvings are very strong and finely detailed - both sides are completely different showing many figures and scenes of domestic and commercial life. ...click for details
