Pair of Georgian cut steel and horn hair combs, one fashioned as a crescent, one as a crescent and star. Beautiful original condition; one rivet on swivel of crescent and start has broken loose. Measure 2 Ύ tall.
An unusual wooden penwork floral picture, circa the late 18th or early 19th century. Women often made penwork boxes or pictures at home, using stylized floral motifs deriving from the Chinese. A piece of wood was varnished and then decorated with pen, then varnished again. This picture is lovely and rich in color and style. Very good condition, with some chips, pits and cracks to the wood surface, but it doesnt interfere with its great look! Measures 14 Ό by 12; sight size 10 3/8 by 7 7/ ...click for details
A wonderful and rare 19th century English steel chatelaine with five chains, including a cut steel studded mesh purse and steel button hook. Chatelaine hook measures 2 Ύ; chains are 7. The purse measures 5 by 3 it has great pointed drops on the fringe! Very good condition; some wear commensurate with age; could use a good clean.
Adorable little framed Victorian beadwork picture, featuring a central cross, anchor and heart (for faith, hope and charity), under a bow, and surmounting a pansy (remembrance). Later wood frame with oak veneer. Measures 5 by 3 Ύ; sight size is 3 ½ by 2 Ό. Condition is very good frame has a few nicks and scratches.
A charming French cut steel beaded purse with a multi-tone rug design in shades of gold, silver and bronze, circa 1900. The purse features an intertwining fringe, a double chain handle, a patterned goldtone frame and a white satin lining. The frame is marked "Made in France". Condition is very good: the beads are all present and tight to the frame. The fringe is missing one string, and there may be some dirt or discoloration on some of the other strings. Measures 3 7/8" by 3 1/ ...click for details
