We have changed our e-mail address to theeuropeanmarketantiques@gmail.com, and you can contact us there. Everything else is the same as before. We're bringing in lots of items from latest "hunting" trips, so watch for new listings in the coming weeks!
Violets, roses, daffodils embellish this very long German bell pull with the original heavy brass hardware and bell. The floral has a dusty pink (Not Hot Pink) background backed with velvet. It measures 63" x 8" The bell mount (shown in 5th photo) is 5" x 4 "Sorry the camera just doesn't show the rich colors. The design is truly scrumptious, with precise hand needlework! Excellent condition!Longest length is 71" X 8" wide, however the chain on the bell can be s ...click for details
$150.00 for set Includes Shipping and Handling in US .Taxes apply to TX residents
Complete matched set of heavy silver plate ice cream spoons are a most delightful addition to your family and entertaining dining...I'm thinking Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla at the moment! Yum! I personally have a similar set, and my friends often request Ice cream for dessert just so we can use the spoons! Not only is it rare to find these spoons, but even more rare in a perfect set of 12. They have the beautiful patina and weight of the older plated pieces, which are marked 90, but they are ...click for details
Wow! Not only is this a wonderful huge Italian linen towel or runner, but it has a 3" deep row of prancing dogs crocheted lace at each end! Embroidered in the padded French style with tendrils of vines and bullion roses, the perfectly hand monogrammed E A measures 11" across. Of course, there is the requisite row of Venetian drawn work also on each end. Also 3" of hand knotted fringe at each end. There is a small hole and 2 small areas of wear, shown in last photo...easily overloo ...click for details
Delightful tea strainer in the shape of a tea pot with a gold washed swiveling basket for an authentic cup of tea! Will polish beautifully. Perfect for you or as a gift for the tea lover!
This charming tapestry of a pair of whippets or greyhound dogs was most likely a cover for a cushion in a Victorian parlor. It would be stunning made into a pillow or even framed! In excellent condition but for the missing turkey red fringe, slight areas of wear which don't show unless you are really looking for them (see last photo) It feels luxurious and silky to touch. Measures 18" sq. not including fringe.
Delightful and exceptional hand embroidered love birds in a button hole scalloped cloud of drawn needlework is most definitely part of a wedding trousseau! The fine antique linen button on single sham or pillow case, was repurposed probably from a larger European size. Across the top and one end are three rows of drawnwork crossed repeatedly with beautifully executed lobed flowers with tiny stitched leaves. Perfect for a boudoir pillow for yourself or as a wedding gift for a special couple! Tota ...click for details
Rare to find such a large body of needlework on a pair of pillow cases in perfect condition! Fabulous and elaborate interconnected LS or SL monogram professionally designed and executed, highlights this perfect set of trousseau pillow cases! Notice the fine snowflake like lace filling the L, as well as the tiny sanding stitches throughout! It is wreathed in broderie anglaise with a drawn and needle woven drapey bow. Then there's the 3 rows of openwork! All this on the finest light to medium ...click for details
Perfect for a night at the opera, ballet or even birding, these opera glasses in original leather case was made by Lorenzo Suscipj in Rome circa 1840.They are black over brass and leather in a leather case with deep pink silk lining with gilded lettering signifing his optical engineering status. After much researching I learned that in Rome he devoted himself to engineering and building equipment for the first daguerrotype, with perfect precision. He was most active in Roman photography, and is ...click for details
SALE NOW $375.00 Previously$600.00 Includes Shipping and Handling in U.S.
This incredible box , most likely from late 1700's is hand painted and hand crafted with pegs! The colors in places are vibrant and in worn areas muted. Considered a social status for the bride, in which she stored treasures for her wedding, A real treasure for collectors! As I'm crazy for boxes of any kind, especially handcrafted, I just couldn't resist this one. The crossed inserts, creating compartments are not original , but not offensive! I've seen these priced well over $10 ...click for details
Most handsome, fine drapey linen sheet with wonderful Italian hand needle worked lace with unique design! Perfect for an elegant bed! The linen is finest antique,soft,oh so cool to feel and billowy! Oh yes, I did try it out to enjoy and test it's feel on my own bed. Even the bottom hem is hemmed by hand! Freshly laundered and pressed, it measures 82" in width. Classy and just the right amount of adornment for any of your beds!
