Carved and Gilded Wood Table Watch Stand, Italian

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1700: item #418931
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Venetian 18th century,circa 1700 height 30cm width 18cm Watch receiver carved and gilded with a double image of Hercules wearing a lion skin. They hold up a Baroque frame to receive the watch. Mounted.

Horn Snuff Box In Book Form

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Horn Pre 1900: item #418544

Sometimes the chic of an object lies not it its perfect preservation but rather in its marks of a well-used life. In its youth, this white-horn snuff box, formed to resemble a missal, was probably alive with brilliant enamels applied to the geometric designs engraved on its top and sides. Now it is smooth and worn like a piece of driftwood, the horn taking on the look of fossilized ivory. Approximately 3-3/4 inches by 2-1/2 inches by 7/8 of an inch deep, it is French and dated 1863 in Roman n... Click for details

Brass-Bound Horn Snuff Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Horn Pre 1900: item #418483

In unusually fine state of preservation, this handsome French country snuff box is formed of blond horn studded and bound with brass. Engraved with stylized designs of birds and flowers and highlighted with deep yellow stain and inlaid red enamel, this fine folk art piece dates from the mid-Nineteenth Century and measures approximately 4-1/8 inches by 2-3/4 inches and 7/8 of an inch deep. (For a charmingly time-worn example, see Trocadero item 418544.)

American Folk Art Painted Wooden Tea Caddy

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #417556
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Pennsylvania Early 19th century height 12cm Fashioned in the shape of a pear. Turned and gouged. Retains its original paint and dry surface. The blossom end painted with the same dark brown paint as the stem. Special care and consideration went into making this container for the precious and costly tea.

Pair of Antique Chinese Fu Dogs

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #415907
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Pair of Large Antique Chinese Fu Dogs Circa. 1850 Pair of hand-carved wood fu dogs. All original paint. Very dramatic and decorative. In excellent condition with the exception of an age crack on the back of one dog. Nothing you would not expect from something this old. It only adds to the charm and patina of the pair. Fu Dogs are thought to bring good luck to the owner, and ward off evil spirits, as well. Very desirable. Each Dog measures 16 inches high, 12 inches deep and 7 inches wid... Click for details

¤ AN EXCEPTIONAL FRENCH REGENCE STYLE PEDESTAL

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #414788
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An exceptional walnut sculpted pedestal decorated in relief with acanthus leaves, palmette patterns and ibex heads. Late 19th century, French Regence style. Dimesions: 47.1/3in. (120cm). Good antique condition.

Victorian Lacquer Papier-Mache Rocker Blotter

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #400075

Very unusual Victorian papier-mache rocker blotter with lacquered Japonaise decoration in shades of gold, silver and copper. The design illustrates two pairs of Samurai engaged in war games. Lacquered items with Japonaise decoration became very popular in France, England and other European countries following the opening of Japan to international trade in the 1860s. A blotter is a most uncommon form.

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Victorian Treen High Button Shoe Pin Cushion

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #398602

Finely Carved with great attention to detail with steel wire for the laces and iron on the heel and the tip of the sole.

It measures 6 inches long.

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French Victorian Lacquered Papier-Mache Soap Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #395339

Very attractive Victorian lacquered papier-mache soap box decorated with a japonaise design. The sides show laborers pulling a boat filled with partiers along a canal. The lid shows a kneeling maiden tending her flower garden in a classic Japanese garden. The lid is also decorated with the soap maker's logo. Japanese styled items were very popular in France from around 1870 until the end of the century.

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Hand Carved Dog Heads - Dachshunds- Wall Decor

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #387137
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This pair of hand carved dog heads dates to the turn of the century. Might have been part of a piece of furniture or fireplace mantle or decoration. They are charming and are ready for hanging. Wood is dark and dogs have aged well with character. 8"H, 6"D, 1"W.