Rustic French Wooden Nut Cracker

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1940: item #563344
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This vintage nutcracker has seen some, but not too much, use. I love the bark on it ! I can see it with a big bowl filled with nuts or in a collection of nut crackers.Perfect for a cabin in the mountains or lake! The bowl is 2.5 X 2.5 and the screw is 3 3/4 ".

Very Unique and Arty Monogrammed Pillowcase

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1950: item #563305
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This single European cotton pillow case is a very crispand sturdy cotton.It buttons closed at one end.However the true star is the most delightful and unusual IM hand embroidered monogram in daffodil yellow 19'' X 33" Perfect conditionand freshly washed and ironed !

M Brasher hand carved wood retriever

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1980: item #562498
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M Brasher hand carved wood retriever. This dog sculpture was very well carved by Brasher. It is stamped on the base hand carved by M Brasher. Measures 7 and one half inches long and six and one half inches high. It appears to have been carved from a solid block of mahogany and set onto a base also made from another solid mahogany block. Excellent condition with just a tiny piece off the very tip of the tail. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state ... Click for details

1920s Wooden Cocktail Mixing Recipe Box

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1930: item #562234

Nice wooden recipe box in the form of a book. The cover has burnt and painted decoration showing a cocktail shaker and a beverage. The "title" of the book is "The Art of Mixing Cocktails". The cover opens to reveal a storage area for paper recipe cards specifically designed for cocktail recipes. Ca. 1920. Very good condition; the leather binding on the hinge has dried out and has surface flaking. 6-3/4" x 5-1/4".

Elegant Florentine Wall Bracket Shelf

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1940: item #559833
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Beautifully carving,painting,and gilding embellish this decorative shelf …perfect for anywhere in your home. In wonderful condition but for some gilding showing where a little paint is missing on top. Easily touched up,but it won't show probably 9" across top ,projects 5" out,and 6" down

Austrian Comical Carving of Gastroenterologist, c. 1950

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1960: item #559558

This is one of a series of hand carvings by an Austrian artist of various medical specialties. Over the years, I have had most, if not all of them. This very teutonic looking figure measures 5 1/4" high, and about 2" at the base. The pediment bears the inscription, "GASTROENTEROLGIST The best medicine is mush". It is hand carved, and in excellent condition. Every antique should have a story; here is the one I have created for this one. From the time he was a kinder in kindergarten, Heinrich... Click for details

Carved Fish Nutcracker

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1920: item #551542
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This unique hand carved Swiss Nut Cracker in the shape of a fish,complete with carved scales most likely came from Brienz,the true source of Black Forest Carvings. It seems to have never been used to crack nuts ,but has patina,probably used purely as decoration!This would be used at the dinner table, as fruit and nuts are often served after the meal. It is most unusual and in perfect condition! A great accent for your home and nut bowl! 8" long

1937 Carved Presentation Trophy

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1940: item #551515
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This beautifully carved plate was presented for a "Trek Across Bern" 1937…maybe equivalent to a marathon? The little hanger on the back has removed and marks on the front indicate it was then most likely used as a bread board. A nice daily reminder of glory for someone. This is a very handsome piece,especially for a runner! 11" dia.

European Baby Christening Blanket Cover

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1940: item #546841
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This fine white cotton cover would have been used with a cotton or wool pad inside to provide warmth and support for the little one bundled inside . The main body is woven with a tiny overall star pattern and surrounded with a ruffle of very fine cotton scalloped broderie anglaise.It has 4 sashes to tie over the baby and closes with small shell buttons. A delightful tradition for your family to pass for generations,just as intended!! 14" w x32" l plus the additional 2.5" lace border all around.... Click for details

Large European faux bamboo handled maple tray

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Organics: Wood Pre 1940: item #546433
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This wonderful tray has seen lots of use,which makes it even so special to me. One of the metal brackets has been replaced by a screw it seems Theres a crack and some worn spots but none of these detract from it's overall appeal .This tray can be used all over your chateau. I believe it to be French. pre 1940