Offered here is a fine, large sterling water pitcher by Hirsch Company, made between 1920 and 1945. It weighs 27 ounces. It is a fine, simple form with a substantial handle. No monogram. The pitcher is in fine condition with light use. The pitcher is 10" to the top of the spout.
Offered here is a fabulous heavy, metal lamp base with old red paint. The base is cast in an acanthus motif all around the circumference of the base and it is raised on four acanthus form feet. It is drilled for a lamp but would make a wonderful base for a large vase or bowl. The diameter of the top is 5.75" overall, but the diameter of the base where a lamp or other item would sit is 4.25". It is almost 2.5" high. A great look!
Offered here is a four piece hand crafted sterling silver tea set by Frantz Hingelberg dating to approximately 1950. The set includes the original booklet that the consignor was given when they purchased the set. It has not been offered for sale since they purchased it. The set consists of a teapot, sugar, creamer on a sterling silver tray. The handles on the tray and the coffeepot appear to be some type of, maybe, annodized metal. The set is of superior quality and form, and without defect ...click for details
here we have a splendid sterling silver cigarette case (or for cards)having a wonderful underwater scene on both sides in repousse' depicting swirling water, sea plants and coral, and a small fish and a large mythical dolphin. The interior is gilded and fitted with two retainers, each engraved "HJ" in script lettering. Made by R. Blackinton & Co. circa 1900. 3.25" by 2.5".
Here we have one or two sterling goblets, your choice, by Watrous Mfg. Co. made in the 20th century. Each goblet is in very fine condition, sturdy and has nice weight (165g). No monograms. 6 5/8" tall. Priced individually.
Offered here is a very handsome bronze sculpture of a Serengeti lion dating to around the turn of the century. It has a lovely warm patina, with a bit of a sheen on the high spots where hands have been. I believe it was probably attached to a base of some type because there is a hole on the underside where a screw might have been. This lion has substantial heft. I don't have a way of weighing it here at the shop, but I will guess maybe 8 pounds. The lion is 8" across and 4" hi ...click for details
Offered here is one of two identical silver trays (or bowl) by Ellis Barker, England. The tray is 16" in diameter and about 1 1/2" deep. The entire interior of the bowl is engraved except for a small circle in the center, which could be monogrammed if so desired. The edge of the bowl is rich with repousse' floral, foliage motifs and scrolls. The back is marked ENGLAND, and bears the Menorah mark, which has been the Ellis Barker mark since 1912. These trays are circa 1940.
Here we have a wonderful, folky, small weathervane that probably dates to about 1930 or so. It has great chippy paint, which is early but not original, since there is evidence of other layers beneath it. It measures 13" high and is 14" at it's widest point.
Here is a nude male torso cast in aluminum, probably done mid 20th century, maybe as late as 1970. It is one sided, the opposite side being hollow. It is flat on the bottom so it stands on it's own. The signature is really difficult to make out but, by process of elimination, I came up with Chemin. Joseph Victor Chemin was a 19th century sculptor, whose signature looks like the one on this torso, but I am only familiar with his animal sculptures, for which he is most famous. Anyway...th ...click for details
Here we have a whimsical tole painted candelabra in the form of a happy tangle of flowers, fruit, foliage and vines. It's early, as tole goes, and probably dates to the 40's or 50's. The flowers are sort of splashed with bright colors, and neither flowers or leaves are painted in one dimension. Everything has shading and outlines, despite the slightly haphazard approach. I love that whimsy, but also particularly like the curly feet and the twisted column. The candle stand is in ...click for details
