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Sale items in: Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : German
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similar to BIG 1930s 40s Whimsical Handmade African or Latin Big Band FIGURE
California Dreaming
$295.00
$295.00
For sale here is a BIG vintage 1930s 40s whimsical one of a kind handmade wood plastic and bottle cap African or Latin Band figure / trinket dish / card holder etc. An entirely handmade and hand painted whimsical musical figure made from wood, bottle caps that have been painted gold and used for the 'costume' covering his arms and legs, and an orange plastic "hat" at top that could be used for just about anything. He also has a wonderful hand painted face and plastic nose ring! I imagine that he...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1960
item #1437156
(stock #BU120)
Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920
item #1462772
(stock #BW799)
Pair of Baroque-style sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Reeded and bellied socket on tapering and chamfered shaft. Foot domed in round and concave base with ogee rim. Faceted. Scallop shells and engraved linear bands. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 19049 (first produced in 1916), order no. 4132, and director’s letter m as well as phrases “Reproduction / Original / Portuguese / 17th Century” and “Original in the / Metropol...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1920
item #1462770
(stock #BW630)
German 800 silver sardine box, ca 1910. Oval frame with open bottom. Sides pierced with pastoral scenes, garlands, scrolls, and diaper. Four wing and scroll-mounted caryatid supports. Cover raised with densely arranged fish that are…packed like sardines. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 6 1/4 x D 5 in. Weight (silver only): 10.5 troy ounces. #BW630
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920
item #1462769
(stock #BW433)
Pair of American Edwardian sterling silver and glass figural swan open salts, ca 1910. Faceted oval bowl mounted with sterling silver s-scroll neck and down-turned head with closed bill. Wings hinged and open with flowers and feathers. Slide them open to reveal the salt or some small treat. With two scoops with branch stem and rose terminal. All pieces marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Salt: H 3 1/4 x L 3 x W 2 in. Wingspan: 4 in. Scoop: H 2 3/4 in. #BW433
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1900
item #1462768
(stock #BW668)
Beautiful Japanese silver and enamel incense burner, ca 1890. Koro with Drum-form well in globular body on 3 hoof supports; concave neck and raised cover. Two scrolled cloud frames with flowers and birds heightened with enamel. More enameled flowers and insects including butterflies, beetles, and grasshopper, and sunflower finial. Bird-form side handles with loose-mounted rings. Marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 x W 5 x D 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BW668
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910
item #1462765
(stock #BW637)
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by William B. Durgin Co. (later part of Gorham) in Concord. Round with curved and tapering sides. Cover domed with applied flower and scroll rim; scroll bracket handle same. Chased flower, scroll, and scallop shell ornament. Two scrolled frames (vacant). Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (JE Caldwell) stamps, and no. 16. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 4 5/8 in. Weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BW63...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930
item #1462764
(stock #BW586)
Edwardian Craftsman sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in flat surround. Surround front hand-hammered with Greek key border Sides plain. Plain and shaped cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 5208, and initials “H.M.E.” Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 5 3/4 x W 4 1/2 in. Window: H 5 5/8 x W 3 3/8 in...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920
item #1462763
(stock #BW635)
Edwardian Regency sterling silver trumpet vase. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1910. Four curved sides. At top tubular piercing overlaid with swags, and open heraldic shields inset with pendant flowers. Rims scrolled and interspersed with leaves. Engraved leafing scrollwork and flowers including four oval wreath frames (vacant). Foot round and raised with open shaped frames inset with pendant flowers. Rim applied with elongated and leaf-entwined volute scrolls. Fully marked inc...
South American silver footed mug, 19th century. Baluster bowl with capped s-scroll handle on domed and spread foot. Handmade with visible tooling on interior, which is gilt. The letters “E. S. S.” engraved on foot underside. Later interlaced monogram engraved on bowl front. Good condition with nice patina.
Overall dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BV831
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1920
item #1462529
(stock #BW783)
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Tapering column on dome flowing into stepped and concave base. Tapering socket with detachable bobeche. Fine fluting that shimmers in candlelight. Fully marked including maker's stamp, pattern no. 19187 (first produced in 1916), order no. 15627, director’s letter m, and phrase “Reproduction Original by John Parsons & Co. Sheffield 1784”. Fine condition.
Dimensions: 11 1/2 x D 5 3/...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960
item #1462528
(stock #BW851)
Midcentury Modern sterling silver mini martini shaker. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., in 1955. Straight and tapering sides, curved shoulder, and short neck. Snugly fitting bun cover and stubby spout with chained ball cap. All the essential features in small scale. For stylish solo drinking. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. X110. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 4 x D 3 in. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BW851
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800
item #1462525
(stock #BW597)
English Georgian Neoclassical sterling silver mustard pot, 1799. Oval with straight sides, reeded scroll handle with scallop shell thumb rest, and domed cover with ball finial. Two rows of pierced and engraved leaf borders tooled pointille borders. Cover top has tooled pointille and wavy borders. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked including London assay stamp and instinct maker’s mark. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 4 x D 1 7/8 in.
With: English Georgian sterli...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920
item #1462524
(stock #BW850)
Chinese silver vase, ca 1910. Oval mouth and inset neck on tapering oval body with four flutes; foot raised and faceted. Mouth ovoid and foot round; both with concave corners. Applied blossoming branches and bamboo stalk with perched and flying birds. Chinese characters with stamp for Zee Wo, a Shanghai silversmith and retailer. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 12 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BW850
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Asia Trade : Pre 1920
item #1462523
(stock #BW341)
Pair of Chinese silver creamer and sugar, ca 1910. Each: Ovoid serpentine body. Center front inset with striated tree trunk and scrolling burls. Applied blossoming prunus branches. Handles twig form. Creamer has u-spout. Gilt-washed interior. Both marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Creamer: H 3 1/4 x W 5 1/2 x D 2 3/4 in. Sugar: H 2 7/8 x W 5 5/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 14 troy ounces. #BW341
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910
item #1462521
(stock #BW863)
Set of 4 Edwardian sterling silver figural place card holders. Made by Levi & Salaman in Birmingham 1906. Each: Pair of perched owls with scrolled back clip; raised and round base. Wise birds standing ready to tamp down excessive dinner party levity. In leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with gilt retailer’s stamp (“Leighton / Lancaster”). Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 1 1/2 in. Gross weight: 2.3 troy ounces. #BW863
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1910
item #1462496
(stock #BW835)
Turn-of-the-century Victorian Rococo sterling silver hot water kettle on stand. Made by Gorham in Providence. Kettle: Bellied bowl on 4 leaf and shell-mounted volute scroll supports. Cover domed and side-hinged with vasiform finial. Leaf-capped s-scroll spout and swing bracket handle. Stand: Open bracket supports mounted to raised oval with open center inset with heating element. Dense chased, cast, and engraved ornament including ribbon-tied garlands, leafing scrolls, masks, gadroons, and flute...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1930
item #1462494
(stock #BW843)
Modern sterling silver picture frame, ca 1920. Oval window in flat surround with beveled interior rim. Open bracket supports. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support. Fully marked including stamp for New York maker Clarence A. Vanderbilt, and no. 932. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 8 5/8 x W 6 in. Window: H 6 3/4 x W 4 7/8 in. #BW843
Pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver Jefferson cups. Made by Asprey in London in 1990. Each: Traditional form with straight sides and curved bottom. Easy grip with a gentle, soothing rock. Hand hammered with nice shimmer. Perfect for a twosome tipple. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x D 3 in. Total weight: 8 troy ounces. #BW788