Sterling and Horn Napkin Ring

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Horn Pre 1930: item #127286
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This is one of two English sterling and horn napkin rings that I have for sale. It has Birmingham hallmarks dating it to 1929-1930, and bears the maker's stamp, which appears to be WHH. The napkin rings have a very nice look...sort of exotic and fun. The horn has separated slightly in two places on each napkin ring, but that is not really a detriment in my opinion. The shield is not monogrammed.

Black Marble Inkwell With A Brass Top

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Marble Pre 1940: item #126166
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An Inkwell in Black Marble with a Brass Top; 4" in diameter.

Antique Horn Mirror

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Horn Pre 1900: item #105737
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This is a wonderfully whimsical piece, a bevelled mirror set into a stand made of cow horns. There is a small stand in the front for holding necessary items for grooming. 19th century, American. Stands 13" high, 9 1/2" across. Sturdy and well made, it is still in fine condition.

19th C Ivory Handle "Donkey" Corkscrew

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Ivory Pre 1910: item #105400

This is a stylized ivory "donkey" handle corkscrew, having a finely carved donkey head with ears, mane and one glass eye, underside of handle has a carved arrow, marked STERLING silver repousse banding attached to brass corkscrew, very good condition with one eye missing and wear to silver banding. May need cleaning. Total measurement is 6 in approx, Ivory head is 4 1/2 in handle length x1 1/4 in H, ivory width is 3/4 in approx.

Soapstone Sculpture of a Beggar and His Dog

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork Pre 1920: item #101999
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This is a beautiful and highly detailed carving of a beggarman and his dog. His clothing is tattered and his toes poke through his shoes, but he is reaching out, with a smile on his face, to embrace a dog that appears as glad to be in his company. The carving is very nice. The folds of the fabric, the texture to his shirt and the muscles in his legs are expertly rendered. It is signed in characters on the bottom, and sits on a carved stand. The soapstone is a warm mottled color. It is in ex... Click for details

Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth With Two Scenes

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Ivory Pre 1837 VR: item #81757
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Two framed scenes grace this magnificent six-inch antique scrimshaw tooth. On the face a very theatrical seaman (pirate?) addresses his bashful young lady. The other side portrays quite another female figure, a fashionable, fur-draped belle with a daintily poised lorgnette in one hand. The extraordinary engraving is intensified with black ink. Superb patina and condition. Probably British, circa 1835.

Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth: Naval Officer

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Ivory Pre 1837 VR: item #81756
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Beautifully engraved, this 7-1/4-inch antique whale tooth bears the image of a British naval officer in full regalia, medals and all. Brown, red and blue inks lend dimension and depth to the skillfully engraved figure. Excellent condition and patina. British, circa 1840.

Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth With Ship

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork Pre 1900: item #81754
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A nicely engraved rendering of a three-mast whaling ship described as the “Cerf, 18 Guns” decorates this antique whale tooth. Very good condition and patina. Approximately 5-1/4 inches long. American or British, circa 1830 to 1850.

"Tramp Art" Stool

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Wood Pre 1920: item #73855
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The creator of this amusing seat probably never saw a Seventeenth Century Burgundian salt stool, but this delightfully resembles one! Probably designed as a close stool to house the chamber pot, it is made of softwood that has been darkly varnished; traces of gold paint outline some of the elements. The interior hinges have been replaced and the top is now covered in a heavy antique striped wool with natural dyes. A truly charming example of primitive furniture. American, probably late Nin... Click for details

Japanese Bone Letter Opener / Page Turner

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Ivory Pre 1900: item #68907
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A finely carved Japanese Bone Letter Opener or Page Turner. Measuring 7 in. Long by 1 in. wide and in good condition; a small, very old chip to the edge as seen in photo. One side depicts a man in traditional wardrobe and the reverse shows a woman. Nice patina from age.