Shagreen Chinese Eyeglass Case Sharkskin Antique

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #636091

Tactile shagreen eyeglass holder from China is edged in copper which has totally verdigreed with time. A cord runs through which acts to also hang on a pendant or belt if you wish. Skins are in excellent undamaged condition. Inside lined with wood. An interesting object to display. My modern reading glasses fit in just fine. 8" x 3 1/4" These Chinese shagreens were made of ray or shark.

Sea Captain's Mahogany and Brass Telescope

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #635643
187

A mahogany and brass sea captains telescope, primitively etched into the wood "Capt. Wm M. Greenet. The telescope was owned by Capt. Wm. Greene of Portsmouth, N.H. Probably English 15" Closed 35" Open.

Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #635338
1983

The fine inlaid design handsomely accents this beautifully grained mahogany early 19th Century Regency box. Circa 1830. w. 10 1/2" h. 3" d. 4".

Acorn Pill Box or Needle Holder Handcarved Bone

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #632743

Appealing old bone handcarved holder would be great for use as a pill box for the handbag or if you sew you may prefer to use it as a sewing needle or thimble case. Measures 2 1/2" tall and top is threaded. No damage, mellow patina.

Antique Decorative Ivory and Silver Card Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #631081
030606

This is a lovely antique ivory card case with with silver decorative mounts, and with a slim ivory pencil which doubles as a closing feature. When the pencil is removed, the piece opens into two sections for calling cards or small notes. Interior is a rich blue color.

Condition: Fine. No lead in the pencil, but appears to be similar in size to drafting lead. ... Click for details

Antique French Wood Carving

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #630427
#2825

A Handsome Antique Wood carving from France! Dark wood in all but perfect condition (a bit of carving is missing on one of the flowers, as you can see). This would make a wonderful companion to any wall grouping! Measures: 12 1/2" at wides point x 7 1/2" tall.

English rosewood bookstand marked Betjemanns

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #626721
5728

English rosewood bookstand marked Betjemanns. Riveted brass hardware set with 2 malachite stones. Measures 6 inches wide by 6 and one half inches high. Extends from 13 and one quarter inches to 20 inches long. 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.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our a... Click for details

Italian giltwood baroque style carved urns 19thc

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1800: item #626676
5710

Pair Italian gilt wood baroque-style carved urns 19th century Italian giltwood urns. 12 inches wide by 13 inches high by 7 inches in diam at body, and 6 inches at the base. 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.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.c... Click for details

Early Italian urn form wood candelabra with worn patina

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1800: item #626670
5707

Early Italian urn form wood candelabra with old worn gilt and paint patina c1800. This piece of early Italian lighting measures 14 and one half inches high by 13 inches across. The base is 4 and one quarter inches square. Each of the three hand wrought iron double candle arms are removable. 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.*** If you wish to ... Click for details

Head sculpture of an Haitian Slave woman 18 century

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #626551
2/16/07/11

Is the face of a beautiful woman a Slave of Haiti made around 1780-1800 very rare the details of the carving are so amazing, she is wearing a red shawl of her head Size: 15" H X 10" W Ebony wood