For sale here is a PAIR of vintage 1950s 60s handmade art glass summerso multi-colored Duck sculptures from Murano. A lovely and graceful pair of sculptures of a familiar waterfowl. Each measures just over 6" tall by 2-1/4" wide by 4" deep at base. The pair weighs 1046.8 grams or just over 2 pounds prior to packing. Unmarked which is no surprise and these glass objects from Murano often only had paper labels which were often removed by previous owners. No chips or cracks or damage whatsoever. Ex...
A fine pair of 19th century clambroth glass candle holders. Stout but elegant baluster turned sticks with broad, stable feet. Fine and practical decorative accents. The reference to clambroth says it all - the milky glass almost translucent (more so toward the foot - see second illustration) with opaque bubbles throughout. Good condition. These are probably pretty early and likely not common to fetch a pair. Would be a refreshing "stand in" for brass in period interior. They are tall at height 1...
Two pairs of German 800 silver 2-light candelabra. Made by M. H. Wilkens & Söhne in Germany, ca 1890. Each: tapering pillar on raised foot with spread c-scroll supports. Garland-entwined figure mounted to pillar top. On two, a bosomy, drapery-clad caryatid; on other two, a naked atlantes. Soft youthful flesh that contrasts with the statuary pillar. Each figure holds a stem with two open and scrolled branches terminating in single socket. Fluid and dynamic Art Nouveau mixed with frothy Rococo. ...