Set of four matching hand carved oak frames c 1885

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #673246
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Set of four matching hand carved oak frames c 1885. This set of four matching Victorian oak frames retain their original finish and gold leaf inserts. The carving is integral, not applied. Each frame measures 10 inches by 13 inches outside to outside and will take a 6 and one half by 9 and one half inch print. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.... Click for details

Antique Gold Pique Lacquer Bodkin Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1837 VR: item #672372

This is an interesting item. Bodkins were necessary tools for lacing and threading ribbon, tape, or cord through a casing. Before the mid 19th century both men and women used them for closing their clothing. This case was used to carry a bodkin, and any other necessary tools that would fit into it. It is black lacquer with an inlay pattern of gold diamonds. There is an attractive gold band round the open edges with 2 continental gold punch marks that I cannot read or photograph well.. The inter... Click for details

Equestrian Riding Crop-Ivory Bull Dog Head Glass Eyes

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1910: item #672289
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Very rare horseback riding crop with an elephant ivory bull dog's head inlaid with glass eyes. Leather strap in tact with original threading. Sterling collar under dog's head. Measures approximately 25" long. Excellent condition and dating circa 1900. Return privilege providing item returned in sent condition in original packing material shortly after having received it. Postage/insurance extra. New York buyer pays their local county sales tax on item and shipping charges unless valid tax numbe... Click for details

C19th. vegetable ivory chess set

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #670260
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A very unusual chess set turned and carved from a vegetable ivory ( usually a hard nut from S, America). The pieces are made from 2 or more sections with integral carved screw fitting.

Dating from the C19th., the King stands 3 1/2inches (9.1 cms) high and a pawn stands 1 3/4inches (4.5 cms) high.

CONDITION:-... Click for details

Pair of Ivory Elephant Bookends

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #669265
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Ivory elephant figures, mounted on ebonized book form bookends. Early 20th C. 5.5"H 8"W 4"D

4 Victorian Horn(?) and Sterling Coffee Spoons

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1910: item #669069
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Measurements: 4 5/8" x 1" wide (bowl); 1/2" wide top

These spoons are 19th c. and, I believe, a souvenir of the Grand Tour of Europe so popular with the new middle class of American at that time.

The spoons are made of either horn or striped blond tortoise and are ... Click for details

18th C. Santos of a Madonna in Gilt and Red Frock

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1800: item #668922

18th Century Santos of a Madonna Style with Gilt drape and red frock, H:17.5" W:7.5" D:4.5". Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve the desired contour and expression. The next step is the applied size (animal glue)and gesso (chalk in animal glue) this provides an ideal ground to achieve paint. There were times when colored bole (fine clay and... Click for details

Massive Antique Ebony and Ivory Elephant

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #668605
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Very Large (over one foot long - 20 lbs) antique, finest carved 19th century ebony elephant with ivory tusks, inlaid ivory eyes and inlaid ivory toe-nails, demonstrates unmatched fine quality and artisanship. There are several slight age cracks (see photos). This made of the finest most rare and dense heavy African Ebony wood. Weight 19.5 lbs. (9 kilos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10" h. X 13" X 7" d. ( 25 X 36 X 18 cm).

Victorian Chinoiserie Lacquered Papier-Mache Tray

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1837 VR: item #668477

Elegant early Victorian lacquered papier-mache round tray with Chinoiserie decoration depicting a court scene. The design, worked in metallic gold, silver and copper, shows three ladies in their garden overlooking the sea. One is contemplating a stringed instrument, one is tending to her robes, and the third appears to be having a cocktail! Lacquered papier-mache with such designs were popular in both England and France during the first half of the 19th century.... Click for details

Victorian Horn/Sterling Serving Spoon: Scottish

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Horn Pre 1910: item #667948
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Measurements: 9" long x 1 3/4" wide

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