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Austrian cold paint bronze desk set

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing: Pre 1900   item# 718880 (stock#7182)

Austrian cold paint bronze desk set
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$1,725.00 

A two-piece cold painted bronze art nouveau desk set with a parrot form pen and inkwell stand and blotter. Retains the original paint, which is in good condition and bright colors. The pen holder was made for a fountain or quill pen, and the style is Art Nouveau, ca 1880-1900. The pen holder is about 10" X 5 1/2", the blotter 5 1/2". RL*


Regency hexangle nacre decorated jewel box

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell: Pre 1900   item# 784276 (stock#8210)

Regency hexangle nacre decorated jewel box
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$230.00 

Lovely mid 19th century nacre design of abalone in a mosaic pattern with star. Inside is lined with green fabric. This would make a great gift for someone special. 5 5/8" across, 2" high


Hand painted ostrich egg

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Pre 1900   item# 804496 (stock#8472)

Hand painted ostrich egg
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$375.00 

A hand painted ostrich egg, about 6" in height and hollowed out. This was hand painted probably during the Victorian era, with budding orchids. Sine this is hollowed out, there is a small hole at one end, about 1/4" round.


Smaller silver plate salver

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate: Pre 1980   item# 791738 (stock#7839)

Smaller silver plate salver
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$125.00 

Smaller silver-plated salver with articulated edge and ball and claw feet. Some wear on the edges of this Sheffield plate item. 6" diameter


Shelf clock "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces: Clocks: Pre 1900   item# 773648 (stock#8208)

Shelf clock "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$900.00 

A oak or chestnut veneer "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas dating about One of Seth Thomas' most expensive mantel clocks, costing $7.50 when originally made in the 1870s. Seems like little, but at that time most shelf clocks cost about $2.00 and change. Certainly one of the most popular collected models made, probably due to their beauty of the case and its high quality. This features a "Lyre" type movement running eight days and striking on a coiled gong. Restored dial an ...click for details


Enamel Snuff Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Enamel: Enamelware: Pre 1837 VR   item# 721478 (stock#7179)

Enamel Snuff Box
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$390.00 

An English enamel snuff box about 2 5/8" across. This is plain and straight forward enamel decoration with florals against a white background in a oval shaped box. Plain on the inside of the box. The boxes were sometime used for pills, but we think more often for make-up patches or snuff. In good condition. RL*


An unusual balcksmith's trade sign

Artisan and Design: Folk Art: Pre 1930   item# 721835 (stock#7281)

An unusual balcksmith's trade sign
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$450.00 

An unusual hand made trade sign for a blacksmith made from horseshoes and farm implements. A 34" X 24" wall hanging piece, all welded together from found fragments associated with a blacksmith's trade. A central orifice could be used for a portable flag and flagpole. Later Black painted surface.RL*


Burl wood vase

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Pre 1920   item# 787034 (stock#8309)

Burl wood vase
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$550.00 

Unusual burl wood formed vase of naturalistic style. Asian in origin. This vessel may leak as a jardinière, but the insertion of a plastic liner would prevent that and protect the original condition. Measures 9"H x 8"W.


Frederick J. Brown, American, B 1945, oil on paper

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Pre 1990   item# 784313 (stock#8203)

Frederick J. Brown, American, B 1945, oil on paper
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$6,600.00 

The signature expressionist style and bold colors of Frederick J. Brown enliven the subject of this collage and oil on art paper titled "The Dream". This is signed (FJBrown)and dated (1982) along the right side and labeled on the reverse along with a Marlborough Gallery identifying sticker. Sight size is 31"W x 42"H without frame. Signed and dated 1982


Solid mahogany Georgian table

Antiques: Furnishings: Furniture: English: Georgian: Pre 1800   item# 796041 (stock#8233)

Solid mahogany Georgian table
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004



$1,700.00 

A early Georgian solid mahogany Chippendale side table with a single drawer below the solid mahogany top and taper square legs. Nice rear overhang of 1 1/2". The table measures 28" X 31" X 18 1/2". The single drawer brass pull is possibly original.

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