Anglo-Indian Carved Coconut Shell, 19th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #535374

Deeply carved with eagle, English or American, 19th C., approx. 3.5" x 5"--I bought three from a collection. The other two are $650 each, so $2000 for the group of three.

Signed Vervelle French Boulle Tortoise Shell Watch Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #535084

A gorgeous pocket watch case, the surfaces decorated with ornate brass-inlaid tortoise shell in the Boulle style. The interior conceals a spring-loaded holder for the watch that raises when the box is opened, and reveals a small compartment underneath. The interior is lined in copper velvet. The tortoise is beautifully colored. The top lid is edged in a border of gilt bronze with floral decoration. The brass lockplate is engraved “Vervelle ainé”, one of the most important ébénistes of the m... Click for details

Rattan Basket

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #533936
46711

Rattan basket from China circa 1880. It is in two sections or compartments. Size is 22" X 13" X 19"H.

Wood and Cane Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #532978
47071

Wood and cane box from China circa 1890. Size is 20"W X 14"D X 13.5"H.

A Fine Victorian Tunbridge Ware Sock Darner

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #527741

Circa 1880. It measures 4 inches high, the darner has a diameter of 2 1/2 inches..

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19th Century Wood Printing Block Civil War Scene

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #527739

It shows King Charles I's declaration of war with the Raising Of The Royal Standard at Nottingham Castle.

Made of a hard wood (probably boxwood) It is very finely carved with great attention to detail.

It has a label at the back saying King Charles Sets His Standard At Nottingham.... Click for details

Anri Tobacco Humidor with Nodding Smoker, c. 1920

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1920: item #526678

Here we have one of those delightful items that just "speaks to us". It is an Anri carved figural tobacco humidor, which depicts a smoker red-faced and in his cups leaning on the top of a barre. Lift him up, and the barrel opens, creating a space for tobacco. The head, on a swiveling neck, moves as the piece is moved. Accompanying this is the auction print out showing that it came from the estate of Fred MacMurray and June Haver.

VICTORIAN SHELL ART GONDOLA- RARE FORM

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #521038
200613

A rare form of shell art in wonderful condition. The gondola is a rare form. A big 16" l. by 6.5"h.

Condition is wonderful with the only demerit being a slight skew of the raised back of the gondola.(see images) There are a few drill shell holes in a couple of the shells but I think these were there when it was made. None are missing.

Chess game Ivory and Ebony Africa 1920

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1920: item #518030
04-01-2006

Is a beautiful piece made in 1920, I have that from my dad who collect Chess games.This chess game is sought by collectors. All sales are final. No return, no exchange, no credit

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mache Tea Caddy

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #513894

A stunning lacquered tea caddy from Russia’s Imperial era. The box is painted in the top and all four sides with complementary floral bouquets in a distinct Slavic style and color palette. The background is a greenish shade highlighted with an antique gold. The interior of the tea caddy is coated in the metallic finish used for tea caddies.

Origin: Russia, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, bright coloring, no paint lo... Click for details