Antique Small Expanding Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #528403
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This is a very attractive little expanding purse with a rich brass metal frame, and lovely mother of pearl sides. The inside of the purse is sectional and covered in purple colored silk, with a center section that can be closed with a clasp. Excellent workmanship. Not marked, but very likely French I origin.

Condition: Fine. There are a couple of minor chips to the MOP, but do not detract.... Click for details

Chinese Agate & Stone Dragon on Wave Plaque

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1980: item #524725
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Chinese Agate & Stone Carved Double Dragon on Wave Plaque (1980's)

It is 5.75 inches (15 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except small chips at the edge (as seen in the photos).... Click for details

GILT BRONZE & BANDED CARNELIAN ASHTRAY w/ELEPHANT 1920s

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1930: item #416936
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A fine vintage Art Deco small ashtray made of solid banded carnelian agate with a finely detailed gilded bronze or brass elephant at one end c1920s. Measuring 2-1/2" x 2" at its widest, this angular Deco ashtray has lovely workmanship, from the detail on the elephant to the slight bevelling to the edges of the stone. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than asiver chip at one edge. There is also a shell chip under the elephant where it ... Click for details

Old Chinese Export Tortoise Shell Dragon Cigarette Case

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1930: item #408802
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Old (1930's) Chinese Export Tortoise Shell Dragon Cigarette Case

It is 0.5 inch (1.5 cm) thick, 4 inches (10 cm) long by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide.

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Art Deco Strong Men Lamp

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Marble Pre 1940: item #361977
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Classic and rare art deco mood lamp featuring two men made of metal, with a golden bronze finish, balancing an alabaster ball. The round alabaster ball serves as the shade. In very good condition and in need of rewiring, this item measures app. 14" long and 7" tall.

Group of Italian Carved Hardstone Fruit

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1970: item #360112

A fine assortment of Italian carved hardstone fruit, c. 1960. There are plums and other miscellaneous fruit, six in total. They measure approximately 4" and are in very good condition with some minor chippage to the stone.

Two Bunches of Italian Rose Quartz & Green Grapes 1950

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1960: item #360103

A pair of Italian rose quartz and green quartz grapes, Circa 1950. The full bunches are made from carved rose quartz and another type of quartz. The grape leaves are carved from a dark green hardstone. The pieces are in very good condition. Dimensions: Length 6" and 5".

A Bunch of Orange Quartz Grapes c.1950

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1970: item #360096

A bunch of carved Orange Quartz grapes, Circa 1950. The full bunch is made from the carved stone in naturalistic form. The grape leaves are carved from a dark green hardstone. The piece is in very good. Dimensions: Length 8 1/4 ", Width 4" for orange grapes. The amethyst grapes are no longer available.

¤ PAIR OF DECORATIVE PROVENCE BASKETS WITH ARTICHOKES

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1960: item #332754
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Very decorative pair of baskets with artichokes in artificial stone, painted with natural colours, grey for basket and green and yellow for artichokes. For decorate a garden, a beautiful table or kitchen dresser. French Provence work, middle 1900's. Very heavy, see a shipper for transport. 11.1/2in. (29cm) high.

Old Chinese Agate Carved Court Lady Figurine w Flower

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1930: item #327994
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Old (1930's) Chinese Agate Carved Court Lady with Flower

The lady is 5.75 inches tall, and 1.8 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs or cracks, except missing a piece at skirt, and 2 chips at the flower petals and earthquake gum at the bottom (... Click for details