Mid 20th century hand carved folk art cane with snake head having carved teeth, a tongue and glass bead eyes and additional glass beads on top handle. Wood is barley twist carved and is signed by artist "Made by John Tachaphinsky." Measures 41" long.
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Taxco Mexican silver "Victoria Shop" sterling silver & copper Tequila Set includes tray, sic cups and fork for lemons for limes. Made c. 1945 by Ana Maria Nunex de Brilanti. Her history is chronicled on pages 118-127 in Penny Morrill & Carole Berk's book, Mexican Silver. The tray measures 9" X 3 1/2", cups 1 1/2" X 1 1/4". The mark indicates the silver content is 940/100. This is a great investment piece.
Picasso pitcher 5 1/4" made at Madoura Potteries, Vallauris, France where Picasso went annually from 1946-1971 to create his ceramics. The base is marked "Edition Picasso Madoura." The motif is Don Quixote on one side and a standing bull on the other. Many of his pieces were done in limited editions. There are 2 white chalk-like marks, one on the handle and the other at the base. See photos.
Pineapple Quilt, c.1940's, made with men's silk ties. Made with artist's graphic design. Measures 68" x 77". Mint condition. Backing fabric is solid black cotton. Wonderful graphic design for bed or wall.
Six Breton Broderie design porringers, c. 1925, 7¼" x 5¼". All are in excellent condition--no chips, cracks or crazing or repairs. Price is each at $95.00.
