This is an almost abstract sculpture of an Asian water buffalo - just suggesting the strength and character of an animal which has been part of the life blood of Asia for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Measurements: 2" x 2.5" x 3/4" tall
This is an adorable miniature - perhaps meant for a large sized doll house???.
The design is that of a tiny chamber stick - the kind of candle holder one carried to light the way to the sleeping chamber pre electricity. ...click for details
Measurements: 2.5" x .5" without damage, repair, or breaks to the filagree
I think this holder, with its tight spring closure (see the photo of the hallmark) was meant to hold a lipstick or a perfume vial. Not needing either, a person could use it to hold what my mother called "Mad Money" - a rolled twenty dollar bill for emergency cab fare!
C. 1920, this lovely lady's shoe horn proves again that everyday objects can be beautiful as well as utilitarian. The design shows a ribbon and bow holding a cascade of forget-me-nots.
Measurements: Base: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x1/2" tall; Rabbit: 1 1/2" high x 1/2" wide on a leafy base: 2" diameter. Adorable, finely detailed and sculpted and without repair. The rabbit is silver plated, but the leafy base upon which it sits (stylized lettuce leaves?) is silver as is the identifying medallion on the bottom. The felt backing has been removed to show the Tiffany&Co. identification. Circa 1900 - 1920.
This little souvenir spoon was created for the tourist trade at Point Lookout, Catskill Mountains (New York State). It is covered with traditional metal punch designs -- except for the bird stamped into the bowl which is wonderfully detailed and imaginative. ...click for details
Measurements: 9" long x 1 3/4" at the widest portion of the bowl x 3'' length of bowl
Marked: "Gebr. Katz 800" and dating from the last half of the ninetheenth century, these matched spoons are in very fine condition and would place well with any American coin silver collection or table service. ...click for details
