This very pretty vintage set of 8 glass dessert plates was made by Duncan and Miller for The Indiana Glass Company, ca 1940, in the Banana Fruits pattern, of clear and satin crystal glass, the fruit in pastel stains of yellow, pink, blue and green; the underside molded in relief with fruit; mint condition; 7 _" diam.
This is a finely carved ivory horse head, one side having three heads with glass eyes, mane and teeth, the other side, a single horse head on a wood base, excellent condition with age appropriate wear, some surface cracks. Ivory measurements 4 1/2 in. L x 1 3/4 in H x 1 3/8 in W. Including base 5 1/4 in L x 2 3/4 in H x 2 in W approximately.
Dickens, Charles, Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, the first leaf printed with the words Office Of All The Year Round A Weekly Journal Conducted by Charles Dickens; Tues 31 May 1859, London, to John Hollingshead. Matted, framed and engraved portrait of Dickens. Lower right corner pencil sketch of his eldest daughter.Handwritten beneath 1861, Mamie Dickens-Eldest Daughter in good overall condition.
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