Large Oval Papier Mache Tray

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Lacquer Pre 1960: item #27928

This is a large and beautiful tray, hand made in the earlier part of the 20th century using the same or similar designs and same methods used to make these gorgeous trays in the 18th and 19th centuries. I have three of these made by the same person (whose name I do not know), and this is the first of the three. This tray is approximately 19" by 24" and is in nearly perfect condition. There is gilding in subtle shades of gold and silver, hand painting and pen work. Others have inlaid mother o... Click for details

French Carved Bone Needlecase

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork Pre 1800: item #13588
22AAA

This was sold to me in Paris long ago as ivory, and so fine is the grain that it looks like it. It is a needlecase probably made by a prisoner of the Napoleonic War aboard a prison ship in England, where a popular pasttime and business was making objects out of what they could lay their hands on: bone, ivory, gold coins, silver, coconut shells, etc. The fronds and draperies suggested in the carefully cut reticulations of the body of this piece are enhanced by the fluted band that also gives a ... Click for details

Rooster Meerschaum Pipe

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Wood Pre 1920: item #407505
598

Fine rooster meerschaum pipe in original case measuring 6" long and 2" wide and in excellent condition with no losses or cracks.

Northeast Native American Covered Basket

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork Pre 1920: item #373649
550

Rare early 20th century NE Native American split willow covered basket with quill work measuring 6.5" wide and 1.5" high. The basket is in excellent condition with no breaks or damages. The lid overlaps the sides by 1/2" making for a nice tight fit.

HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOT TANTALUS VINTAGE

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Horn Pre 1900: item #49901
1027

Extremely rare tantalus made out of a hippo foot. The ultimate symbol for the big game hunter of the early twentieth century. The tantalus stands 12 1/2" high, the opening has a diameter of 5 1/2". The silver plated rim reads: "Rowland Ward Limited of Piccadilly". The decanter stands 9 ¼” high and has been damaged on the rim.

HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOT TOBACCO JAR VINTAGE

Archives: Decorative Art: Handiwork: Horn Pre 1900: item #49900
1026

Extremely rare tobacco jar made out of a hippo foot. The ultimate symbol for the big game hunter of the early twentieth century. The jar stands 8" high, the opening has a diameter of 5 1/2". The silver plated rim reads: "Rowland Ward Limited of Piccadilly". The cover has a tooth as a handle.