This is a nice Antique Ericsson AC300 Pillar Telephone with wonderful gold leaf details and a French romantic scene. This desktop phone includes a red button for ringer cut-out and a wall terminal in black with gold leaf stripes. The artwork appears to be a very early decal that was placed over the telephone companies name. I can't find any makers mark, but I was told by a collector that this is an original Ericsson Telephone from 1910-1920 era.
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"Tete de Femme" Table Lamp by Excalibur Bronze of New York. This wonderful lamp is modeled after the famous 1935 design by Alberto and Diego Giacometti. The finish is a warm and rich bronze color, that looks like real bronze.
SIZE: 30.75"H
This is a marvelous set of antique Oryx Horns, dated 1894. This 19th century German taxidermy mount has two plates, one on each side that read as follows:
Plaque 1 "Len Antilope, Deutsch = Oafr"
Plaque 2 "Taurotragus Oryx, Livingstoni 1894"
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This is a wonderful large and beautifully shaped demi-john jug with iron basket from France. Used for Wines and Ciders these make charming decorative objects for that distinctive French look.
This is a marvelous and authentic Eiffel Tower or Skeletal Telephone from the L. M. Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden. Dating from the 1890's -1910's this antique phone is in superb condition and looks phenomenal. This is a rare telephone with some great details. The gold leaf decals are still in place, magneto with crank handle and a handset with the original Hygiene Mouthpiece for safety. IT"S COOL The phone has been refitted with a later date rotary dial mechanism and has been rewire ...click for details
This is a wonderful vintage French Water Dispenser with a beautiful etched glass front. It reads: Filtre Chamberland
Systeme Pasteur, Brevete S.G.D.G. Paris. Loosely translated it says Chamberland Filter System of Paris, Patented.
SIZE: 14"H x 9.5:Dia
This very large Sawfish snout called a Rostrum, makes a striking and unique decorative accessory. Typically these are found in the 20"-30" range, but this one measures a full 41.25" in length. This fine specimen makes for quite a trophy and is mounted upright on its own custom made steel stand. It's in excellent condition and has only one missing tooth, which is unusual considering what it is and how its used.
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This is splendid Folk Art piece of a Pheasant beginning to take flight. We think this was originally part of a trade sign or an artist piece. It is handmade and you can see how they hammered the iron metal to shape the body and the curve of the wings. Look at the wonderful detail of the feathers and the claws. It rest on a large custom made steel stand.
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Here is a great gold gilded Letter Y from the early 1900's. This was originally part of a large advertising sign with each of the letters carved from wood and finished in a beautiful gold leaf. These are very popular as display pieces or just to hang on the wall.
Size: 16.75"W X 2"D X 15.75"H
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Mid-century Modern Jardinieres by Willy Guhl (Swiss, 1915-2004)
This distinctive pair of sculptural planters are perfect for a Mid Century Modern Home. The sleek conical shape was the creation of Willy Guhl the Swiss Designer who was known for his avant-garde and neo-functional designs. Originally found in France this stellar pair of Jardinieres would be right at home with the Jetsons. They're made of a cement ...click for details
This another fine example of the splendid and petit vintage furniture from the Brittany region of France. Wonderfully carved in every detail, this miniature piece is of a Brittany Closed Bed also used as cupboard or for storage. The four front panels have the wagon wheel design with two being sliding doors. Both sides are also carved, just like the full size antique versions from the 18th Century. Made from Oak, this piece is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark patina. Size: 13" ...click for details
This splendid and petit vintage cabinet is from the Brittany region of France. Wonderfully carved in every detail, this miniature cabinet looks just like the full size antique version and even has a glass panel in the door. This armoire style of furniture is carved on both sides and the top, and is in very good condition. The wood knob for the door is missing, so it doesn't close all the way shut. It's made of Oak and has a beautiful rich oak finish. Size: 14"H x 6"W x 4"D ...click for details
This very large Sawfish snout called a Rostrum, makes a striking and unique decorative accessory.
Typically these are found
in the 20"-30" range, but this one measures a full 39.75" in length. This fine specimen makes
for quite a trophy and is mounted upright on its own custom made steel stand. It's in excellent
condition and has no missing teeth, which is unusual considering what it is and how its used.
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This elegant French Louis XVI Gilt Wood Mirror (wide bevel) has exceptional carving with an exuberant high relief crest with arched and pierced floral motif. Large protruding feathers above a plumed helmet all flanked by flags and crossed quivers. The rectangular frame is adorned with lively scrollwork on diamond patterned background finished in a bright and matte gilding. This is a very early piece and you can see on the reverse the way the tenons join the frame in the corners. This frame
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Splendid hand-carved and gilt wood sunburst framed mirror in excellent condition. The gold leaf finish appears original and has a nice warm patina. Great size, overall diameter 26" with 6" dia. mirror.
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