Handmade 1930's tin double candle holder designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Stands 6"H X 8 1/4". Applied tin rope and leaf trim. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO. Beautiful vintage condition. Best known for his sterling silver designs Spratling's earliest work also included tin, copper, wood and weavings. Arts and crafts in design these pieces are rare as very few have survived the years in good condition. Insured shipping included within the U.S.
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.
By Shiebler Silver company, late 19th century, this pair of sugar tongs is a rare pattern, showing both the Medallion and Etruscan images on each side, both with gilding...
American figural cow weathervane, probably Cushing and White, Waltham, Massachusetts. Circa 1880-1890. Size: 26.5 inches length x 16 inches height. A full copper body and cast zinc head of classic form with wonderfully delineated lines. Gilt over original gilt surface, with some verdigris. Overall excellent condition; no restoration to the body. Cushing and White made these models with or without udders. Provenance: private collection, Chatham, New York.
Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting floral design, traces of seal mark on the base, 8 1/8 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting procession of horseman and horse-drawn cart. There is a chip to the top of the lip of the bottle. Includes stopper with lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.25 inches
This is a delicate pair of sterling silver grape scissors made by Tiffany and Co. with handles having applied reticulated scroll design and steel inlaid into the cutting edge of the blade, backstamp somewhat worn, marked Tiffany and Sterling, 5 1/4 in H approx and 1.34 oz.
A Japanese Sumidagawa or Banko pottery figural tea pot with multiple faces or mask images. A charming piece with bamboo handle impressed mark on bottom. Measuring approx. 7 inches tall from bottom to top of handle in excellent condition.
Sumida pottery is a heavy, brightly glazed pottery and often has human and animal figures attached as reliefs. This pottery has its name from the Sumida river in an area near Tokyo. The origins of Sumida pottery are in the mist...
This is a pristine Bavarian porcelain tea service in the EMPRESS pattern, variously marked Schumann-Bavaria and hand decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; includes a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar. Mint condition. Measurements: tea pot, 7 _ in. H; creamer, 4 _ in. H; and sugar, 4 _ in. H.
This sweet little saltbox is in terrific shape. No chips, cracks or dings, it is ready to use in your vintage-style kitchen. It has a wooden top & measures approximately 5-1/2 inches across, 3-1/2 inches deep & 5-3/4 inches high (at the highest part in the back.) Purchased in the Champagne region of France.
Vintage 'Old Salt' fisherman cast iron doorstop in original paint with yellow oil skin foul weather jacket. Early 20th century. Size: 7 inches ht. Some chipping to paint.
A hand wrought Arts and Crafts sterling sandwich dish by Karl Leinonen and Son, Boston. Circa 1960. Size: 10.5 in. x 8 in. Executed in the manner of Georg Jensen with opposing floral scroll handles and supported on a short foot rim. Presentation inscription to underside. See photo details. Excellent condition.
This wonderful scenic oil on artist board was purchased at a large market in the heart of Paris. There is a signature in the lower left corner, A. Gergeard 1933 and a sticker on the back with the address of the shop where the artist board was sold. The painting is in great condition with only the edges and corners showing a bit of wear.
Offered unframed. Approximate size: 8 3/4" x 10 6/8"
This is a beautifully decorated pair of grape shears, with handles marked sterling and Italian-made curved stainless steel blades; mint condition; measurement: 6 _ in. long.
Antique late Georgian mahogany knife box, with interior converted for stationery. English. Circa 1790-1810. Size: 12.5 inches H x 8 inches W x 8 inches D. Serpentine shaped front with sloping cover and black and white checked string inlay edging. There is a six-pointed star inlaid on the underside of the cover...
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on both sides of children playing. Good sized-chip on bottom rim, small hairline crack & manufacturing flaw on interior & normal wear from age & use, but overall in wonderful condition. They just don't get more charming than this!
Measures approximately 4-1/2 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
A large figural mirror, cast with a young girl gazing at the foliage, the wooden back having a metal easel support, stamped WMF , overall very good condition , a few abrasions to surface, glass not original, approx. 20 X12 in., may be a reproduction.
Very well crafted Chinese porcelain bowl, exterior designed with figures in landscape, gilded rim, late 19th/early 20th century period, marked with Chinese characters. Size; Height of this item is 3.3 inches with diameter of 9 inches. Condition Report; Perfect condition.