Catalog: Vintage Arts (32)

A Large Original Sign for "Mudjekeewis A Camp for Girls" in Lovell, Maine that operated from 1919-1969. Measures about 37 1/4" by 31 1/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs about thirty pounds. Two sided, both shown. There is a vintage photo of this sign in place on the website of the Lovell Maine Historical Society. Great memorabilia and folk art.

A vintage Georg Jensen hammered Sterling Silver ladle, designed by Jensen himself in 1916. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval Sterling and Denmark.

Measures about 7 1/2" long, and 2 7/8" across the bowl. Weighs 81 Gr.

Fine condition, lightly hammered. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Great hand wrought example.

A vintage mid century modernist ashtray by William Spratling with three ball feet, rows of five applied disks on three sides, and three horizontal cradles.

Measures 2 1/4" high and 3 1/8" across. Marked with the conjoined 'WS', Taxco Mexico and 925. These were the marks used between 1933-40. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body and the feet. One of the disks on one row is slightly askew which adds to the hand made feel.

Classic Spratling design.

A modernist pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers by Rancho Alegre. Main portion is in a brushed texture contrasting with the bottom disks which are shiny and smooth. The very top parts are shiny also. Measure 3" tall and 1 1/2" across the bottom. Signed Rancho Alegre, Sterling, Taxco and 925. Also signed N. Giles on the bottom of one, probably for the designer. Nice condition with some minor tarnish. Pre eagle, 1948. Fine Mid Century feel.

A vintage mid century modernist cup or goblet by William Spratling in Ebony with sterling balls around a sterling base and sterling inlaid disks.

Measures 4 5/8" high and 2 1/4" across. Marked with William Spratling Taxco Mexico around the conjoined Script 'WS'. This mark was used between 1951-67.

In fine condition, has some tarnish .

Fine Spratling design.

A wonderful Mid Century Modern box by Salvador Teran in brass embellished with tiles in shades of blue, red, green, orange, black and white. Depicts a servant with a steaming bowl of food. Signed on the bottom, Hand Wrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 430. Box measures 5 5/8" long, 4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Has some minor tarnish and one very small area of uneven finish. Tight hinge. High style.

A sterling silver Blossom bowl from Georg Jensen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Measures about 8" by 5 5/8" by 2". Marked on bottom as shown. Beautifully crafted, fine vintage example.

A pair of sterling silver caviar or butter/cheese spreaders with horn blades by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Measure 5 7/8" long. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval and Sterling Denmark. Acorn Pattern. Horn is in nice condition with minor wear. Great serving pieces.

A Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl, 1912 Johan Rohde Design. Measures about 5 1/4" high, 5 7/8" across. Fine condition, great hand wrought example.

A vintage cheese board from the workshops of Robert Thompson, Kilburn, York, U.K. Hand carved oak with the signature mouse. Measures about 14 7/8" by 7 1/4". Fine example with just a little wear from use.

A vintage mid century modernist set of 2 salt dishes and 2 spoons by William Spratling in sterling silver and rosewood. These were in the Montgomery Ward 1943 Christmas Book and each sold for $4.75 including the spoon. From Spratling's 1st design period.

The salts measures 1 3/8" square and 1" high. Marked with Spratling Made in Mexico around the conjoined 'WS', and Sterling. These were the marks used between 1931-46...

A Fine and Rare Danish Sterling Silver Box from the workshop of the noted silversmith Evald Nielsen. Interesting design with a commemorative 1878-1938 Train Transfer. Measures about 5" by 3 3/8" by 1 1/2".

A Fine Set of Chairs made in France from Maison Regain. Crafted of elm and leather and measuring about 35" high, 19" wide, and 18" deep. Stylish Mid Century Design.

A fine hand wrought paperweight from the workshops of Dirk Van Erp in San Francisco, California circa 1950's. Measures about 4 1/8" by 3 1/8" by 1 3/4". Lightly hammered brass with exotic wood handle, fine stylish design.

A Bronze Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932). This plaque is of Joseph Schonthal a prominent Columbus, Ohio Philanthropist. Measures about 3 5/8" by 5 1/2". Fine and rare.

A large sterling silver bowl from Atelier Borgila, Erik Fleming in Stockholm, Sweden. This was a 1941 Presentation Gift from General Motors Imports, inscription on bottom as shown. Measures about 5 1/2" tall, 7 1/2" across and weighs about 737 grams. Has decorative engraving on one side and a gold wash in the interior. Very good condition, does show a little wear and light scratches. In its original presentation box. Fine example of Scandinavian design from this workshop.

A vintage pair of salad servers in sterling silver and exotic wood from Peru. Signed with an 'L' shaped cypher, 925 and Peru on the back of each piece. One is a large two tined fork and the other is a large serving spoon. They each measure about 11 1/2" long and 2 1/4" across at the widest.

Made of thick lightly hammered sterling with a floral design etched into the bowls. Weigh 250 gr. together.

The pair are in fine condition with some tarnish and minor nicks to the silver...

A set of eight sterling silver gilt demitasse spoons by David Andersen with white enamel guilloche. Measure 3 7/8" long. Marked on the backs David-Andersen Norway Sterling. Enamel is in very nice condition. A little wear to the finish of the gilding. Have some very small spots of tarnish. Classic David Andersen.