Fine antique lap desk with sewing items, in coromandel wood veneer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, abalone and brass. Hinged top and fold out lower section with a fitted interior of ebonized wood with the original tooled velvet writing slope, compartments for pens, inkwells with silver lids, sewing implements and thimbles (not included), thread/twine holders of mother-of-pearl and bone, a sleeve in the lid to store stationery and two additional divided compartments. Circa 1860...

19th Century English Silver Sugar and Creamer set in a silk and velvet lined leather presentation box from “Mappin Brothers Silversmiths / 35 St.Paul’s Churchyard & Regent Street”. Sugar and creamer have repousse decoration, with foliate scrolls in ovoid reserves and vermeil interior. Both pieces have a monogram ASA and are fully hallmarked, as shown. Makers Mark: C.E. for Charles Edwards of London. Date: 1886 and 1888. Height: 2 1⁄4 inches; weight: 3.82 OZT...

Fine antique traveling vanity case in coromandel wood, inlaid with brass fittings. Hinged top with a fitted interior of ebonized wood partitions and compartments for three dresser jars, two crystal scent bottles, two dresser boxes, a pincushion and holder for accessories. Partitions open to lower compartments, a hidden/secret drawer and an original mirror in the blue velvet covered lid. Lids for the dresser jars and boxes are silver plated. Circa 1860...

Carved wooden statue with gesso, polychrome paint and partial gilt. He is a priest or friar dressed in flowing robes with glass eyes. Condition is very good, with some paint chips, minor cracks and possibly missing his halo. Height: approx. 12 5/8 inches...

Carved wooden statue of an angel in robes holding a lid-form object. Condition: one broken arm, missing wings, losses to most of the paint and some insect damage at the base. Height: approx. 13 inches...

Fantastic enameled brass place card holders with images of Victorian ladies and gentlemen - 3 of each. These are delicate and quite rare. Probably Austrian, but could be Czech. The images are hand painted over a transferware outline.

Each measures about 1.5 inches tall. The enamel colors are bright and intact. The metal is plated brass (either silver or nickle plated) and much of the plating has worn off...

Beautiful flower with petals and leaves made of faux tortoise (celluloid?) or nut casing. The flower is suspended on a spring on the end of the hairpin so that it trembles. The flower is about 2 inches by 2 3/4 inches and 3/4 inch deep – very 3-dimensional. The spring attaches to a 3 3/8 inch long two-prong hairpin. Condition is excellent for such an old, delicate piece. One petal has a spot of surface damage and one leaf is partially loose...

This is a superb Victorian mahogany sewing box from the late-1800s...

A delightful 19th century children's game based on Daniel Defoe's classic book Robinson Crusoe. This game entitled "Robinson Crusoe and His Man Friday" has 28 of the original 30 cards (cards are 2.25x3.25 inches) each with etched, hand-colored images of Robinson Crusoe, his man Friday and a host of plant life, animals and objects that might be found on Crusoe's island. The cards are in fine condition, showing just a hint of age.

Research dates this game to 1845. It is published by Crosby &...

This is a beautiful lidded tobacco or betel nut box made of bronze (or silver) that is decorated with repousse work and chiseled designs. The sides and lid have been covered with gold leaf and copper overlay. The very top decoration is an attached floral decoration that is at least 14k gold and held in place by wires under the lid. Inside, the box has evidence of having a divider (missing) separating the box into two compartments. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

There is a labe...

This is a beautiful lidded and divided tobacco or betel nut box made of bronze (or silver) that is decorated with repousse work and chiseled designs. The sides and lid have been covered with gold leaf and copper overlay. The very top decoration is an attached floral decoration that is at least 14k gold and held in place by a wire under the lid. Inside, the box is separated into two compartments by a divider. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

There is a label inside that states th...

This is a fantastic Victorian era telescoping mechanical pencil. It is made in two parts. The outer barrel, or case, is made of gold-filled brass with an ebonized enamel finish. The barrel is studded with turquoise glass beads and has a photo of a military officer embedded in it. It has a top ring for attaching the pencil to a chain or chatelaine.

The pencil is a telescoping type, with a gold-filled tip and a silver metal body. The top has a larger turquoise glass bead. It operates by pull...

Lovely miniature hand painted portrait of a lady. Appears to be oil on ivorine and is signed (although the signature is not legible to me). The lady has beautiful blue eyes and curly brown hair. She is holding a pink rose.

The oval frame, which has a ring hanger on the back, is gold gilt brass. There is a blue and silver label on the back with a logo and C. Frederick Faude.

This is probably French or Italian from the early 1900s and was sold as a gallery piece for tourists. The im...

This is a gorgeous six-sided sewing box with red velvet lining. Beautifully decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl and abalone shell and sitting on six MOP feet. Measures about 4 inches at its widest point and about 1 7/8 inches tall. Excellent condition....

Excellent 19th century Victorian antique humidor with zinc interior, including the humidifier and key. Nice metal plaque on the top. All solid mahogany. Made by C. N. Swift, New York. Measures about 10 x 7 inches and 4 1/4 inches deep. Excellent condition.

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