Early C19th mahogany artist paint box

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1900: item #765384
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A mahogany English artist's paint box with fitted interior and draw.

Dating from the early C19th., it measures 8 3/4x4 1/8x2 1/2inches (22.3x10.3x6.4 cms).

The box is in reasonable condition for its age.(See photos.)

French brass carriage clock by Stowell & Co., Boston

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1920: item #725486
40C85118

Carriage clock with French 8-day movement, retailed by A. Stowell & Co., Boston. All brass with bevelled glass side panels and round porcelain dial decorated with Arabic numerals set in an engine turned front panel. The exterior with ornate rope twist motifs at the clock's corners. Running condition, with some wear to the exterior's brass finish. Needs a number 5 size replacement key. Dimensions: 6" high x 3.25" wide x 3" deep.

A Set of Six Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Spoons ,Norge

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1920: item #722311

A set of six beautiful Art Deco sterling and enamel demi spoons C 1935. By Aksel Holmsen, Sandefjord, Norge, these are beautifully decorated in a fleur de lys in the Art Deco taste. The spoons are stamped and marked norge. They come in their own fitted case.

Scottish basket hilt officer's sword, 1796 pattern

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1800: item #721235
11AC18 6368

Basket-hilt officer's sword with inlaid blade, Scottish, 1796 pattern. 18th century. Brass open work basket hilt with original fish skin grip wrapped in copper wire, and the steel blade engraved and inlaid in gold with emblems of a coronet, a Highlander, and crossed cannons. Excellent condition apart form some wear to the grip. Overall length: 39.25". Blade length: 33.5"

David Andersen Enamel and Silver Demi Tasse Spoons

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1900: item #717857

a beautiful set of torquoise and gilt sterling demi tasse spoons. All in perfect condition, with no wear and in a fitted box. At the bottom of the spoon is a gold fleur de lys, and the torquoise decoration has been applied in narrow stripes for texture. Elegant and fine.

A Godinger Figure of Baccus, italy

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1980: item #717525

A handsome silver metal wine opener by Godinger, in the form of Baccus. heavily decorated with grapes and grape leaves around the face and at the body, identical on both sides, this is a wine opener that will last a lifetime. Measures 9" and perfect.

Benjamin Morrill tower clock New Hampshire c1820

Archives: Instruments and Implements: Timepieces Pre 1837 VR: item #694955
6046

Benjamin Morrill tower clock, one five known to exist. He is known for developing the New Hampshire mirror clock, but he also made tall case clocks in addition to a few tower clocks for churches. This Morrill tower clock is 63 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 43 inches tall, in a solid oak or chestnut frame with brass and iron gears. Benjamin Morrill, 1794 to 1857. Morrill also made tall case clocks, Massachusetts shelf, and banjo clocks. He also made four (known) tower clocks, of which this is ... Click for details

Victorian Handmade Harp Shaped Pin Keeper Needle Case

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1920: item #694669
74087

This is a wonderful little Victorian antique sewing item. It is probably from the late 19th Century. It is a colorful pin keep and needle holder .completely hand sewn and hand made with wonderful yellow and green silk. Inside is a pair of needle holders. The top closes with a nice yellow silk ribbon. The front is decorated to look like a harp or lyre with a gold foil.

This pin keeper is in excellent condition, wi... Click for details

Antique Carved Vegetable Ivory Acorn Holder and Thimble

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1900: item #694658
74086

This is a wonderful little Victorian antique sewing item. It is from the late 19th Century (1850-1890). The Acorn is turned and hand carved, as is the Thimble inside.

Vegetable ivory is actually the coquille nut or tagua nut, which dries hard and gains a wonderful patina with age. Most of these sewing pieces came from Asia in the last half of the 1800s. ... Click for details

Dog Head Walking Stick with Glass Eyes

Archives: Instruments and Implements Pre 1940: item #692810
2015

This walking stick is a vintage piece, my guess is that it dates to the early 20th century. It is celluloid apparently, but has a great aged appearance very much like old ivory. The dog has glass eyes, is in very fine condition, and has a great look. It is mounted on a trimmed branch, painted black. It measures 34".