All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1970 item #1449403
Centerpiece slatted bowl on four tapered feet, of Jacaranda Rosewood, with brass straps and rivets. Hand crafted, beautiful shape and details. It measures 21 1/2' long, 6 1/8" wide, and 4 1/4" high. Comprised of 12 hand made wood slats, each bent carefully to fit the overall shape, the slats are bound with 4 brass bands, all fastened to each wood slat with a brass domed peg...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1800 item #1400598 (stock #31B21-1)
A rare English George III pear form fruitwood tea caddy. 18th century. Size: 8.75 inches height. x 4.5 inches diameter. Retaining wooden stem, original brass hinge, scalloped metal key escutcheon (lock not working) and remnants of foil lining. Condition is very good, with two drying age cracks in the lid which have been filled at some point in the past. Lovely patina. Original Georgian fruit-form tea caddies are scarce to find.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1382488 (stock #39B15-95)
Very decorative French woven wicker gathering basket for collecting grapes for wine making. Size: 30 inches ht. x 29 inches wide x 25 inches deep. Circa 1890. Very nice original condition. Wonderful as a hanging wall display.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1321314
Fine Victorian horn-handled novelty walking stick or cane. Modelled as the head of a greyhound or whippet, with glass eyes, to a metal collar and rootwood shaft, 33.5", (85cm) long. Condition Report; Later rubber ferrule. Minor losses to top edge of metal collar.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1320206
Impressive Silver Art Nouveau Dress Cane-Ca. 1910-Long silver handle topped by a tapering loop ending with a flower, ebony shaft and a metal ferule. The upswept petals of the flower show some traces of gilding and speak for a cyclamen, and, the floral twig with buds applied on the vertical stem hints in that direction as well. German hallmarks. Size; Handle is H. 7” x 3”, overall length 36 ¼ inches. Great condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1700 item #1304098
Depicting the resurrection of Christ. Very fine carving, most of the original polychrome intact. H. 33,5 cm, W. 21,5 cm. Condition: expected age wear, paint loss, remains of woodworm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1700 item #1304097
Depicting the Lamentation of Christ. A very finely carved panel with most of its original polychrome remaining. At the back of the door there is a painted portrait of Christ with the crown of thorns. H. 45,5 cm, W. 28 cm. Condition: expected agea wear, paint loss an remains of woodworm.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1930 item #1251174
Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Dutchman in hat leaning over and grabbing engorged testicles, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1239378
Japanese carved Ebony Netsuke of a Dog, the beast depicted crouching, with round ears and a coiled tail, wearing a collar. Size; Width at widest 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition. Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1239369
Depicting two beauties fully robed, the smaller having yellow China stamp to base, both having an attractive old surface, largest measures 6.25"H, circa late 19th century. Condition Report; Good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1162359
Very fine Japanese netsuke size boxwood carving, of Uzume with a ceremonial bells marked seventy seven at the bottom, Meiji period. Size: height of carving is 2 inches, in good condition with no imperfections.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1940 item #1089211
Japanese carved wood flower vase with inlaid design depicting a bird sitting on a branch surrounded with inlaid leaves. This item has a height of 12 inches, in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1980 item #1013433
A small Bavarian sculpted wood figural group of Saint Francis of Assisi liberating the wild doves on their way to market. As the storied event goes, the young man surrendering the doves was also invited (and obliged) to become a friar in the Order. Note the original story from "The Little Flowers of St...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #335642 (stock #170)
A Victorian Oval Jewelry or Trinket Box with Burl Wood Veneer and Mother of Pearl Inlays. Dimensions 9.25" x 6.5" x 4". Late 19th century. Some wear but in good condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Wood : Pre 1900 item #275249 (stock #817)
A Victorian Calamander or Coromandel Box with Brass and Copper Fittings and a Pierced Lid. Dimensions 8.5" wide x 5" high x 3.5" deep. From 1870-1890 and in excellent condition with the exception of a slight age separation in the inside bottom.