Catalog: Antiques (10)

Six assorted sterling demitasse spoons including a decorative Gorham spoon with a cherub(see photo #4 and bottom spoon in photo #2), c. 1870-1920. They are each marked "STERLING" and "GORHAM mark, TOWLE FONTANA, 1891 C.L. RUTH & SON, hallmarks". They range in length from 3 7/8" to 4 1/4". Each has a different design, two with cherubs(Gorham and another), floral, two border, and one with initials. Excellent condition...

Early Japanese sword part with gold relief design showing bird, flowers, and leaves on copper. Design on copper shows sun's rays, water, and flora. Measures 2 1/8" long by 3/4" wide. Interesting shape has two holes with undecorated copper back. Very beautiful.....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Decorative Victorian wood frame with "heart and arrows" design, perfect for Valentine's Day, c. 1880. It has a lush colorful design tinted via stain. The frame measures 13" long by 8 1/2" wide. The back has the metal holders for a photo or art. There is no glass. Very good condition for a piece 100+ years old. Just gorgeous!....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

English sterling hinged snuff box from Chester, c.1898. Measures 2" by 1 1/4" by 3/4" high with light decorative monogram. It is signed with appropriate marks and the maker and is in excellent condition......$10 for insured shipping.

Miniature Eastlake design carved wood and upholstery sofa with 8 legs. It measures 20 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high by 6" deep. The wood has a mahogany reddish stain and the printed fabric is upholstery grade. The colors of the fabric are a beige background with blue and yellow stripes and red and green flowers. The condition is very good except for one side - see last photo. There is a crack in the wood on the one side and one leg. Otherwise, perfect...

Victorian letter opener made of a deer hoof with a hinged bone opener. The Victorian era often used organic materials for jewelry and objects, including desk accessories. The hoof has the original fur and hoof and the piece measures 7 1/2" long. Excellent condition....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

SIGNED litho by English arts & crafts designer CHRISTOPHER DRESSER(1834-1905) published by A. Goater, Nottingham, England, c.1870's-1880's. It is signed "Dr. DRESSER, Inv" and "A. GOATER LITHO. NOTTM."-see photos #3&4. This wonderful piece shows a series of three horizontal designs with a cocoa brown background and black ink designs. Each design measures 10" by 3 3/4" and the overall litho measures 14 3/" by 10". The total with the frame is 23" by 18"...

Victorian decorative sterling clip, c.1893. Measures 2 3/4" by 1 5/8" and the hinge is in excellent working order. it is marked "STERLING 3905 PAT.1893". There is also a maker's mark that has faded and is hard to read. Excellent condition......$10 for insured shipping.

Finely detailed carved ivory monkey face, c.1920's. He appears to be laughing with open mouth and measures 1 9/16" in diameter. There an open crack due to age at the top left -see photo #2. It measures 1/2" long and ends at the eye. Could be placed into a bezel and worn as a pendant or pin......$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS tax.

Silver and brass very large Catholic votive item with decorative silver heart, three cherubs, and a flame. And, in applied brass(or other gold metal) there is a cross atop a crown with the initials "RCR". Quite large, it measures 7 1/2" long by 5 1/4" wide. This was placed in Catholic churches when asking for assistance......$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.