Rare Royal Floretta Ware porcelain falcon or condor humidor tobacco jar. In excellent condition, it measures 8" long, 5.5" high. 5.5" wide. The base is 4" diameter/square. Dates 1940s
Sterling and wood domino set
Mexico - mid century
28 wood tiles studded with sterling dots
Comes with original rosewood storage box
Marked Plata 925 on silver disk on top of box
Each tile measures 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Box measures 7" long x 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall
Excellent vintage condition
1940’s French ormolu filigree gold gilt display box casket with putti, angels. An unusual shaped round casket that tapers down to rest on 4 delicate feet. Featuring pinkish amber beveled glass panels with 6 oval side panels flanked on each side with standing putti, arms raised. A nice larger size measuring 7.5” diameter x 5.25" high, it is in near perfect original condition with just few age spots on the lining.
English imitation of Chineses export porcelain, Lowestoft porcelain. Federal 8.5x6” Leaf shape English. The Lowestoft porcelain factory was a soft-paste porcelain factory which was active during the mid 18th and early 19th century in Lowestoft, England.
This little wooden box is a fantasy delight to hold your most often worn rings and other jewels. It has a leather-look surface embossed with a gryffon rampant on top. The edges and all sides are ornately patterned. It as a lock, but the key has disappeared into the mists of time. There are some minor scuffs on surface. The box is 4¼” x 3½” x 2¼” in size. The age unknown, best guess is midcentury.
Japanese Cedar Wood double Scroll Storage box, ca. 1940, 22" long, 6"wide, 4" high, pair scrolls in one box, the condition is good.
Old Counsellor cigar box, altered by hand, painted black, fitted with red felt interior compartments to hold jewelry, the lid carved and painted in a Deco design. The box measures 8 3/4" by 6 1/4" by 2 3/4". On the bottom one can see under the paint the original incised declarations of authenticity of the cigars, including notary public seal from Ulster County, New York, and other information that is difficult to decipher...
Original circa 1930's Chocolat Vinay box, circular, 9 3/4" diameter, 2 1/8" in height, the outer surfaces covered in lithographed patterns featuring what appear to be white roses against a Deco style patterned background. The interior of the box is printed in a gold and violet rose pattern. The bottom is a dark red, with the identification of the manufacturer of the chocolates. The box though it exhibits heavy wear---on the surfaces, and edges----retains a collectability...
Made in Portugal Ceramic oval shape hand painted Mirror, 23" high, 19" wide, 1 3/4" deep, frame width is almost 2" wide, hand painted houses, fence under blue sky, very charming country scenery. The condition is good.
Made in Portugal Ceramic framed hand painted round Mirror, 16" diameter, 1 1/2" deep, 1 3/4" wide frame, hand painted bird, little houses with fence, very charming scenery. The condition is good.
Outstanding quality best describes this 1960's sterling silver gold gilt with fire enamels on guilloche table pill box. Handmade by Italian silversmith Renato Salimbeni, even the bottom is intricately engraved. Fully hallmarked. Measures 2.5" long, 1.75" wide, and 0.75" high. Salimbeni Renato was active between 1963 and 1971
A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of Gideon the duck and his snail friend worked in chrome on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who created a comic strip called "The Adventures of Gideon" in 1923. It was immensely popular and Rabier was commissioned to make a range of entertaining barware. Few of Rabier's designs were signed, but this example is signed with his full name. The twelve picks have red bakelite finials...
A nice mid-century modern French cocktail pick set featuring a blonde wood stylized snail with a chrome shell. He's perched on a set of chrome leaves that hold the six chrome and plastic-topped cocktail picks. Cocktail pick holders ("porte-piques") were once a fixture of every French bar and café. They can be used to spear olives or cherries for cocktails or to serve small hors d'oeuvres.
A carved horn cocktail pick set in the form of a flying bird that looks rather like an albatross. The bird has inset glass eyes. The natural coloring of the horn is used to good effect in the bird’s wing and tail feathers. The set is completed with a holder containing ten cocktail picks with horn finials. Cocktail pick holders (“porte-piques”) were once a fixture on the bar of every café in France and were sometimes used in the home as well. Horn sets were popular in the 1950s...
An unusual French Art Deco cocktail pick set featuring a stylized snail carved from beautifully-grained macassar ebony. The snail has a very unusual streamline aerodynamic appearance and colorful phenolic ornaments on the antennae. The set is completed with an ebony and bakelite "basket" holding chrome cocktail picks with multicolored phenolic heads.
- Origin: France, ca. 1935.
- Condition: excellent, all original.
- Dimensions: 6" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" high.
A delightful French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of a carved rosewood cat arching his back to hiss at a little chrome snail. A wooden rack holds six chrome cocktail picks, each topped with a snail. All are presented on a macassar ebony base. Sets such as these were used in French homes as well as on the bar counters at cafes.
A wonderful French Art Deco cocktail pick set featuring a Scottie dog (Scottish terrier) carved from Indonesian Macassar ebony. The severely linear carving of the dog is nicely accented by the natural markings of the wood. The dog has inlaid white eyes. The set is completed with eleven cocktail picks topped with colorful orbs. This set could certainly be used for olives or cherries in a cocktail, but could also be used as food picks for hors d'oeuvres.
Italian made Gilded Wood Wall Bracket, Shelf, simple design, 10 1/4" high, 10 1/4" wide-back side, 4 1/4" deep, the condition is good.
Italian made Gilded Wood half moon shape top Wall Bracket, Shelf, 11 1/2" high, 12" wide-back widest, 6" deep, the condition is good.
DESCRIPTION: Vintage wood advertising crate with “Jell-O” and other messages stenciled on four sides; dovetailed corners. Good condition, expected usage ware, sturdy. DIMENSIONS: 14” long x 6” high x 8”deep.
DESCRIPTION: A handsome pair of walnut wood Neoclassical style carved and stained candle prickets with circular tops above turned, tapered and fluted shafts with leaf tip ornaments, above swelled bases with splayed feet. Italian, 20th century; silver and gilt highlights on each. Unmarked, good condition. DIMENSIONS: Overall height 25.25".
This Tiffany pin, designed by Paloma Picasso, is 18k gold and measures 3.5cm x 2cm(1 1/4in x ¾ in). It is imprinted on the back with Paloma Picasso, Tiffany & Co, 750.
Antique blue opaline glass vase with a gilt ormolu top border and a family crest. In very good condition, no breaks or cracks. This vase is approximately 6-1/2" high.
Set of three vintage glass vases as follows:
1 - White stem vase with central hand-painted rose with a lattice top and bottom border accented with gilt. On the base in green "Hand Painted by Paris Style" plus a logo. Size is 7-3/4" high. Condition very good, with no breaks or cracks.
1 - White stem vase with hand-painted stem of blue bells. Artist signed. On the base further french writing in gilt. Size is 9-1/2" high...
A selection of 9 hand painted apothecary jars ranging in age from antique to vintage...
It is an old display box with plastic glass.
Height : 19.5cm
Good condition.
An antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver picture frame circa 1880-1900. This antique 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" frame has a bamboo pattern with a patterned ground; it has a textured snakeskin design paper over wood backing that originally had a support foot for standing up the frame. That is now missing and replaced with a wire so it can be hung on the wall. The frame front has copper round-head nails. It retains the original patterned backing paper and glass window. It is unmarked, as was often the c...
Heavily carved and large wood broad Palm Leaf and Gold trimmed Wall Bracket or Shelf for display object, 16 1/2" high, 16 3/4" wide and 8 1/2" deep-shaped top, I have another bracket is available to make a pair, please inquire. The condition is good, some scratches in wood.
Pair Italian made gilded wall Bracket/Shelf, 13" high, 10" wide-top, 6 1/2" deep-top, with broad Palm leaf design, tall and thin shelf. The condition is good.
A Jazz Age Art Deco standing flatware box or chest from the 1930s. This unusual beauty has a silver and red paper Deco design over wood construction and it has a fitted interior. It measures 14-1/2" wide, 5" deep and it stands 11-3/4" tall when resting on its base. It has a silver plated clasp on the hinged lid which opens to reveal the plush-lined fitted interior which has a WM. A. ROGERS silk banner. Very few of these boxes were meant to stand upright, and this one looks great in your deco...
Pair Italian carved Florentine style Gilded on Wood Display Wall Brackets, or Shelves, 16" high, 14 1/2" wide, 7 1/2" deep-top. The condition is good.
Made in Portugal hand painted on Ceramic framed round Mirror, 16" diameter, 1 1/2" deep, frame-1 3/4" wide, 1 1/2" deep, with hand painted design of pleasant and peaceful farm houses and large birds are flying in blue sky. Hole in the back on top is for hanging. The condition is good, no damages.
Gold leaf on carved wood Corinthian style Wall Bracket or Shelf, heavy weight, 13 1/2" high, 18 1/2" wide and 9" deep corner to corner for maximum measurement and 9" deep point to point maximum, and 5 3/4" deep in the narrow center area for maximum. The condition is good, some small gold leaf pieces are off.
English Corinthian style Gold leaf on carved wood Wall Bracket or Shelf, very heavy, 13 1/2" high, 18 1/2" wide and 9" deep corner to corner for maximum measurement and 9" deep point to point maximum, and 5 3/4" deep in the narrow center for maximum. The condition is good, few small gold leaf pieces are off.
Make a statement when you travel with this absolutely exquisite Morabito of Paris Traveling Necessaire. This fitted case contains everything you need except the comb! 9 bottles, 3 boxes, a manicure set (missing comb and one unidentified piece), brushes and mirror. Pieces are trimmed in fine grained leather or exotic Camphor wood. All pieces fit compactly in this spacious case measuring 20 inches (51 cm)Long, 14 inches (36 cm) Tall and 6 inches (15 cm) Deep. There is even room for you to pack ex...
The subject matter of Putti assisting to direct the looker is undeniably charming On this dressing mirror, finely cast with its original beveled mirror, Ca 1940. Dimensions; Measurements as follows, 16 inches in height and 8.5 inches in width and 6 inches in depth. Condition Report; Slight rubbing to the gold from handling otherwise no condition issues noted.
Pair Rosewood hand carved Wall Bracket, Display Shelf, or hanging Stand, heavy weight yet very delicate Rococo style, 13" high, 14" wide, 7" deep in the center top. The condition is good. I have few smaller sizes, please inquire.
Rosewood heavy weight hand carved Wall Bracket shelf, Wall Stand, Adam style, 13 3/4" high, 14" wide, 6 1/4" deep, used in Georgetown home in DC during 1970's and 80's. It is easy to hang with metal hook already attached in the back, and we have few other sizes, please inquire. The condition is good.
Pair Rosewood hand carved Adam style Wall Brackets, Shelves, or Wall Stands, 14" high, 11 1/2" wide, 6 3/8" deep, heavy weight. They are all in good condition.
Set of 5 vintage hangers for a Louis Vuitton Wardrobe trunk. The hangers are wood with metal supports that hold them in the trunk. There are two (2) shirt hangers and three (3) pants hangers in the set. All the hangers are marked. Condition of hangers is excellent, with signs of light use. Hanger #1 (8 inch drop) has a small crack (most likely from dry air and storage), that is about 2 cm long (less than 1 inch) that does not go completely through the both sides (only visible from one side), the...
Pair Italian carved Wood decorative hanging Wall Display Brackets or Shelves, 13" high, 13" wide, 6 1/2" deep, deeply carved floral design, natural light color wood, the condition is good.
A Birks pastry lifter or tongs with sterling silver handles. This 10-1/8" long pastry lifter or pastry tongs has hollow handles that are stamped BIRKS STERLING and the chrome plated scissors style blades are stamped GERMANY. This serving piece is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Trac...
A fine, high quality matching pair of 1950s-60s signed Lalique 6" glass vases in the Deauville pattern. These vases are acid stamped LALIQUE FRANCE and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $38 (other spots may vary, air is...
French Ormolu Rococo style Display Vitrine, glass shelves and ornate reticulated Ormolu metal frame, supported by curved four(4) legs, 15" high to the top of crown, 10" high for shelving display area, 13 1/4" wide-maximum, 4 3/4" deep, for display of small treasures on the table top. Gold Ormolu metal work is in very good condition, and hinges and knob are all original including glass sides, top and shelves and mirror bottom. No damage or restoration.
An Italian Majolica Hand Painted Basket on a Pedestal Base, with an Inset of a Classical Painting of Women. From the 1920's. Dimensions; 11" wide x 8.5" high x 5" deep. Excellent condition.
Description: Attractive Dresser Box with the mirror Panel, the verso is a portrait of an charming young lady dressed in 18th century style.
Measurements: 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 2.25"D. Condition Report: Scratches to the wood and a damage to the boxes wood frame.
A picture is worth a thousand words. This High Victorian lacy silvered metal frame has a twig-form border covered with flowers and foliage standing on two feet. Measurements: 9 in. high x 4 in wide; This frame has character, crack to one foot does not not affect balance, minor rust, wear to silver on back. This is a pretty way to display a loved one, a perfect baby or confirmation gift.
Frame the pets and gift this unique vintage full-grain leather and haircalf double folding frame, circa 1930’s Measures 4 1/2" high x 3 5/8" wide. Condition is very good with age appropriate wear to backbone hair. The perfect Father’s Day gift!
A special box to hold a secret? This is an unusual rectangular bronze casket-form in ornate Gothic Revival style, having cast bas relief, highly decorated with religious motif illustrating scenes from the life of Christ; circa 1870's. The original interior is lined with balsa wood and most likely used as a tobacco cigar caddy box. These boxes were popular souvenirs of the European Grand Tour and were based of the great treasures of Continental Europe. The high quality of workmanship and wonderfu...
This box, although not signed, appears to be done by DeVez. It has a lovely sceic enamel top of a house in the snow It also is decorated on the sides, and measures 2 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide. It is in perfect condition.
Signed, hinged, Wavecrest box in the eggcrate design with original lined interior; perfect condition; top with floral design; 3" wide x 2 1/4" tall.
Here is a fabulous piece of crewel which may be used as either a coverlet, wall hanging or rug. The crewel is 100% wool and has a linen backing. Issues: the backing needs to be re-tacked in certain areas, there is minor staining,and the crewel is pilling in a few areas. We prefer not to clean it. Measures 40" x 67".
Large, iron figural standing mirror, c.1870. Very decorative - cherubs, women fairies, flowers, hearts, & torch and arrows make up this intricately designed mirror - see photos. It measures 15" wide by 16" long and is extremely heavy. Metalwork is in excellent condition but mirror can use some re-silvering, if desired. Would sit on a dresser but has a back loop for hanging. Very beautiful Victoriana....$25 for insured shipping.
Arts & crafts wood frame with etched and stained decorative "nature" design showing swimming fish at the lower right and swan in water with moon and stars at the top, c.1900. Very creative and well executed, it measures 16 1/2" tall by 8 3/4" wide. The opening for the picture measures 6 3/4" by 3 1/2". For wall hanging and in very good condition. Beautiful handmade arts & crafts period piece.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A French Art Deco arched chrome cocktail pick holder with a dozen picks with colorful bakelite finials. The holder is French, but the picks (probably early replacements) are marked “Made in England.” This simple design is somewhat easier to use than some of the other figural pick holders. Cocktail pick holders (“porte-piques”) was once a fixture of every French bar or café. Today, they can be used to spear cocktail olives or cherries, or to serve small hors d’oeuvres.
An exceptional pair of near perfect condition Art Deco design and period 'Gueridon' form side tables. The tables with circular tops 27.5 inches in diameter, 28 inches high. Lower shelf 17 inches in diameter and elevated 8 inches from floor.
Table top composition consists of eight pie shaped quarter sawn burl maple veneer pieces which center an ebony bulls eye. A border of ebony-stringing surrounds the maple with a 1.5 inch wide mahogany surrounding edge. This mahogany border is complimented by ...
A Spanish Colonial Peruvian sun burst mirror with hand carved and gold gilt finish. A splendora of hand carved rays undulating in size flowing out in all directions. The semi-circular tiles surround the oval shaped convex mirror. Original antique spotting finish to the perimeter of the concave mirror. Ready to be mounted and enjoyed.
Dimensions: 28" x 32"
Age: Mid Century 20th C.
Czechoslovakian Crystal Chandelier Circa 1930 With18 Lights Measuring 50 inches in diameter and 50 inch in height excellent condition completely rewired
A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the unusual form of a large snail accompanied by a pair of baby snails. The snail is usually alone or perhaps with just one smaller one. They are worked in chrome and are set on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who had a side jpb designing entertaining barware. The twelve picks have unusual green bakelite finials. Sets such as this were used on bar and café counters to serve cocktail garnishes, canap...
A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the form of a large snail worked in chrome on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who had a side job designing entertaining barware. The twelve picks have red bakelite finials. Cocktail pick holders ("porte-piques") were once a fixture of every French bar and café. Today, they can be use to spear olives of cherries in a cocktail, or to serve small hors d'oeuvres.
- Origin: France, ca. 1930.
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