Imperial Russian Lacquered Tea Caddy

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #163434

Stunning Imperial Russian lacquered tea caddy. The top is handpainted with a scene of a Boyar cradling a princess in his arms as they ride a large wolf through the forest--no doubt a scene from a Russian fairy tale. The quality of decoration is superb. The inside of the caddy is lacquered red.

Origin: Russia, circa 1850. Condition: very good; the surface is alligatored but completely intact and colorful; there are a... Click for details

Masterly Carved Coquilla Snuff Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1837 VR: item #162900
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In a lifetime of collecting and dealing, I have never come across a finer piece of miniature carving. This French box – for snuff or maybe for an Imperial relic – displays the exiled Napoleon in full uniform bidding farewell to his Empress and their little son, the King of Rome who was re-titled Duc de Reichstadt; a little dog (symbolizing fidelity) turns his head to watch. On either side of the scene grapes and vines suggest continuing life. On the lower half, a cluster of military attrib... Click for details

Antique Scrimshaw Bone Walking Stick

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1900: item #161303
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A fine example of the sailor’s art is this walking cane fashioned of gracefully tapering whale body bone with spacers of dark exotic wood. American of English, Nineteenth Century, approximately 33-1/4 inches long by 3-5/8 wide at the handle.

18th Century French Figure In Ivory

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1800: item #160889
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A momento of the French Revolution is this ivory figure of an “incroyable,” a dandy of the Terror. In all likelihood a parasol handle, the figure sports the outrageously high muffled cravat and collar of the day and the exaggerated “tricorne” hat with its ribbon and revolutionary cockade. It is in fine condition with only the end of his nose missing, and is mounted up on a Siena marble base. French, circa 1795. Approximately three inches tall (4-1/2 inches including the base) and 1-5/8 inch... Click for details

PAIR OF ITALIAN CANDLESTICKS

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1800: item #157240
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A pair of carved non-church Italian candlesticks, Lucca, pine and gold gilt, some worm damage and some gilt oxidation, 31 1/2" high x 2" pricket, 10" wide at base, in good condition

Antique Folding Butter Mould

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1900: item #156483
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Probably a love token for an industrious housewife is this elaborately carved folding butter mould. Worked in with the rich swirling floral motifs is the letter ”G,” undoubtedly the lady’s initial Would form a good kilo of butter into an elegant block. Scandinavian, 19th Century, approximately 19-3/4 inches long by 4-1/2 inches high.

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Stirrup

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1700: item #156472
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A graceful example of folk art is this antique wooden shoe mitt or winter stirrup carved out of hardwood, a real survivor, as is the crude strap-work reinforcements on both sides testify. Seventeenth Century, Scandinavia, about eight inches long and high by six inches wide.

GERMAN HERALDIC SHIELD

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #155255
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German wood and polychrome shield, 29 1/2" x 21 1/2" wide, late 18th Century, early 19th century, in good condition

FRENCH IVORY AND HANDPAINTED FAN

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics: Ivory Pre 1800: item #155253
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A French Ivory and Hand Painted Fan, late 18th century, some slight damage to the ivory, 20 1/2" long x 11" high

Paper(Papier)Mache Mother of Pearl Portfolio

Antiques: Decorative Art: Organics Pre 1900: item #152757
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An exquisite desk accessory, this paper mache and mother of pearl decorated porfolio / holder. Very useful today as a document holder. Mid 19th century.

6" x 9". Good condition. Some fraying at the fold as shown in photos. Great accent gift for the desk.